Quality Control Chemical Analyst

Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in manufacturing construction chemicals and building materials - including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. We are hiring for a QC Chemical Analyst! As a QC Chemical Analyst, you'll conduct lab testing, set up experiments, calibrate instruments, and analyze materials to ensure quality standards are met. You'll work closely with Quality and R&D teams across the U.S. to support continuous improvement and product excellence.

Responsibilities

• Participate in quality activities including lab batch prep/testing, root cause analysis, non-conformity investigations, and certificate preparation in line with local, international, and corporate standards.
• Work with Operations to investigate non-conformities, run tests, and support RCA with lab batch analysis.
• Test raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods; compare results to R&D-defined QC specs and assist with alternate raw material testing as needed.
• Perform Gas and Liquid Chromatography (GC) testing.
• Report any deviations or potential quality/safety issues immediately to QC Manager or R&D.
• Maintain lab equipment, coordinate with suppliers, and follow R&D maintenance specs.
• Calibrate and verify lab equipment; validate results from external calibration labs if applicable.
• Record and analyze test data using statistical quality control methods; monitor trends in QC systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues during testing.
• Support QC team and assist with quality-related tasks as directed by QC Manager or shift lead.
• Help prepare QC reports as required by the Quality Management System.
• Train and support QC Tech I and II team members as assigned.
• Follow all safety procedures, work rules, and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

What's in it for you

• In this role, you will earn a competitive hourly pay rate between $34.00 and $36.00 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications.
• If you are assigned to work the 2nd or 3rd shift, you will receive an additional premium shift differential, $1.00 per hour extra for 2nd shift and $2.00 per hour extra for 3rd shift, providing extra earning potential for those working these shifts.
• FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions and zero deductibles
• 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
• 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
• Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
• Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent, some college or technical school training, preferred.
• Min of 1 to 3+ years of experience working in an analytical lab.
• Experience performing Gas and Liquid (GC) Chromatography testing, ideally on chemical/polymerization type of industry.
• Demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills.
• You should be proficient and comfortable with computers.
• Have the ability to lift up to 55 lbs. independently; and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• You must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be available for overtime as needed and able to accommodate the designated shift hours as assigned in the offer: 1st shift (days), 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:00 am approx.) or a 3rd shift (10:00 pm to 6:30 am approx.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

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