Summary
Our company is currently seeking a Quality Control Chemist to join our Quality Control Team. The ideal candidate will have experience with testing raw materials, in-process and finished goods using wet chemical and instrument methods. The Quality Control Chemist supports the manufacturing plant by testing and providing results on incoming raw materials, in process manufactured products and finished goods. This role reports directly to the QC Supervisor and assists the R&D and SHEQ teams when needed.
Essential Functions:
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Perform analysis of production in-process and finished goods samples and incoming received goods
- Accurately and completely catalog work into a lab notebook
- Comply with established operating procedures, test methods, product formulations
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Interpret and communicate test results; make in-process corrections
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Enter accurate and complete quality data into SAP
- Maintain product/process retain samples
- Maintain and calibrate instruments
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Comply with Pulcra’s QMS and EMS, and participate in audits as needed, ISO 9001 & ISO 14001
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Assist in customer complaint investigations
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Assist R&D as needed
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Ability to work all shifts and weekends
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Any other task as assigned by management
Competencies
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Time management
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Organization skills
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Attention to detail
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Excellent computer skills, including Excel
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Proven technical skills
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Good to excellent lab/analytical techniques
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Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional quality control chemical laboratory environment. This role routinely uses: 1) Standard QC equipment (pH meter, Karl Fischer, Autotitrator, Viscometer, FTIR, Spectrophotometer, etc.) 2) Standard lab equipment [glassware, chemicals, etc.] 3) Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
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Normal lab functions
- Lift up to 5 lb pails
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Stand for long periods of time
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Walk around lab
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Sit at computer, ability to type
- Must be able to use fingers and hands to grasp samples and complete testing
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Must be able to use fingers and hands to squeeze testing solution
Pulcra Chemicals, LLC is an EEO Employer M-F-Disability-Vet
Pulcra Chemicals is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative specialty chemicals for the fiber, textile and fiberglass industries. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick days, medical, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, paid Holidays, educational assistance and 401K with company match and safe harbor contribution. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry with at least 1 year of experience
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Knowledge of wet analytical test methods
Preferred Education and Experience
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SAP and Lotus Notes experience is a plus
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ISO 9001 & ISO 14001
