QC Chemist

QC Chemist

Location: Cincinnati OH

Pay Rate: $24.50/HR on W2 All 3 Shift Available: Ist Shift: 8am to 4pm IInd Shift: 4pm to 12am (midnight) IIIrd Shift: 3rd shift - 12am (midnight) to 8am

Qualifications:

100% onsite education verification will be required once a candidate accepts the offer. Minimum Associates of Science in Chemistry or a related technical field. Preferred Bachelors of Science in Chemistry or a related technical field (for example, Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Biology, etc.)

Knowledge and Experience – Required: • BS degree in Chemistry with no experience or Associates degree in Science with 5 years lab experience working in a manufacturing environment. • Strong analytical skills. • Strong attention to detail, organization and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently, interpret information and make decisions for product release • Ability to communicate effectively delivering analytical results to production

MUST HAVE: some equipment used in the lab: HPLC, GC, AAS, ICP, KF Titrators, pH meters, Brookfield Viscometers NOTES ON KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: • Industrial chemical lab experience is a big plus • Candidate out of the oil/gas/Petrochem industry, or facility that makes/tests lubricants would be a very big plus • R&D experience in the oil/gas/Petrochem industry might fit • R&D experience from other industries, or more biologically based R&D are not very good fits

Any candidates from the following facilities around Cincinnati would be potentially good fits, and move to the top of the list for review/consideration: • Ineos ABS • Valvoline • MilliporeSigma • Emery • Occidental • Sun Chemical • Shephard Chemical Company • Solvay • Kost

Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis using established laboratory techniques. • Perform analysis and report results for testing of raw materials and in-process and final product samples • Release final products based on customer specification. • Release raw materials to production based on raw material specification. • Lead/Assist in Non-Conforming product investigation and corrective action implementation. • Understand problem solving and decision making using root cause analysis tools and reports. • Active participation in EHS initiatives and compliance; including adherence to established safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures • Provide emergency response as an Emergency Responder (first aid, CPR, and emergency response training is required) • Establish proficiency in data management systems such as SAP and Documentum; for purposes such as COA generation, quality release, procedure review, and analysis reporting • Responsible to maintain and follow all laboratory requirements for product controls and standard validation. • Support Quality and Responsible Care Management Systems (ISO and RCMS) • Responsible to maintain compliance for analytical laboratory equipment and validate instrument controls utilizing routine instrument checks through calibration, verification, and/or validation • Follow and improve work procedures and ensure documentation of lab activities. • Work shift schedule and provide adequate shift relief • Understand troubleshooting and root cause determination with regards to instrumentation • Able to repair and maintain laboratory equipment • Assist operators with problem solving/troubleshooting • Support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care®, EPA and OSHA initiatives by protecting the environment, health, safety and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers and neighbors.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to change Gas Cylinders • Ability to pull Lab cart filled with 1-gallon cans of solvents approx. 75 yards • Ability to help dump 55-gallon waste container • Ability to walk up and down four flights of stairs • Ability to work rotating shifts • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs