QC Chemist
Quality Control
Ashtabula, OH, US
Our client is a leading specialty chemical manufacturing company located in the Greater Cleveland, OH area - seeking an experienced QC Chemist to join their team!
Salary: $62-68K (direct hire)
Hours: 2nd shift 3p-11p M-F
Looking for candidates with experience with elemental analysis using ICP, ICPMS or XRF instrumentations
Duties and Responsibilities:
The principal focus of this position is to test raw materials, intermediates, and finished and products to determine if they meet specification. As a chemist the scope will include method development, instrument optimization and trouble shooting and statical monitoring of method performance. Use analytical results to guide production/packaging of hydrochloric acid. Documentation of work is required to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
The position works second shift.
Key duties include but not limited to the following:
Based on HCl analytical results, determine if tankage is acceptable to package for specific customer orders on a day to day basis.
Enter production movements of hydrochloric acid in SAP.
Work safely and responsibly always, including use of designated personal protective equipment, safeguarding health and safety of oneself and others.
Laboratory testing of raw materials to confirm suitability for use in production.
Laboratory testing of intermediate product samples to confirm intermated is suitable for further processing.
Laboratory testing of finished products against quality control specifications, to ensure products released for shipment conform to the agreed Sales Specification and are of consistent, high quality.
Accurate reporting of laboratory test results for products to generate completed Certificates of Analysis.
Accurate preparation of Certificates of Analysis.
Record and maintain accurate and complete records of test results, calculations and data in accordance with ISO 9001 procedures and Quality Assurance System.
Storage and management of both manufactured product and raw material retain samples in accordance with ISO 9001 procedures and Laboratory Quality Assurance System
Identify manufactured product and raw material specification anomalies to Supervisor for corrective actions.
Maintain high levels of laboratory cleanliness and tidiness, in line with good housekeeping guidelines.
Actively contribute to the day to day function of the laboratory service, preparing shared consumables, leaving instruments and equipment clean and ready for use by the next person, etc
Maintain stocks of all laboratory reagents and consumables to ensure no delays in quality control testing and dispatch of products. Provide regular list of materials need to the Lab Manager to allow them to be purchased.
Develop methods of analysis per lab manager requirements. This include gauge R&R, instrument optimization, validation and statistical long term stability monitoring of all methods.
Requirements: Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry.
3+ years' experience in a laboratory setting required.
Problem solving, analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills a must
Prior experience using ICP for trace metals analysis greatly preferred
Preferred prior experience: Wet chemistry, pH measurements, FTIR, X-Ray spectrometer, Auto titrations
Total commitment to documenting testing via established forms, paperwork, and computer data entry
Strong willingness to following established procedures and work within the confines of cGMP, FDA and ISO 9001 environments
Must be able to plan daily/weekly workload and function independently of supervision
Must pass Department of Homeland Security background check, pre-placement physical and pre-employment drug-screen
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability
INDBH
Quality Control
Ashtabula, OH, US
Our client is a leading specialty chemical manufacturing company located in the Greater Cleveland, OH area - seeking an experienced QC Chemist to join their team!
Salary: $62-68K (direct hire)
Hours: 2nd shift 3p-11p M-F
Looking for candidates with experience with elemental analysis using ICP, ICPMS or XRF instrumentations
Duties and Responsibilities:
The principal focus of this position is to test raw materials, intermediates, and finished and products to determine if they meet specification. As a chemist the scope will include method development, instrument optimization and trouble shooting and statical monitoring of method performance. Use analytical results to guide production/packaging of hydrochloric acid. Documentation of work is required to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
The position works second shift.
Key duties include but not limited to the following:
Based on HCl analytical results, determine if tankage is acceptable to package for specific customer orders on a day to day basis.
Enter production movements of hydrochloric acid in SAP.
Work safely and responsibly always, including use of designated personal protective equipment, safeguarding health and safety of oneself and others.
Laboratory testing of raw materials to confirm suitability for use in production.
Laboratory testing of intermediate product samples to confirm intermated is suitable for further processing.
Laboratory testing of finished products against quality control specifications, to ensure products released for shipment conform to the agreed Sales Specification and are of consistent, high quality.
Accurate reporting of laboratory test results for products to generate completed Certificates of Analysis.
Accurate preparation of Certificates of Analysis.
Record and maintain accurate and complete records of test results, calculations and data in accordance with ISO 9001 procedures and Quality Assurance System.
Storage and management of both manufactured product and raw material retain samples in accordance with ISO 9001 procedures and Laboratory Quality Assurance System
Identify manufactured product and raw material specification anomalies to Supervisor for corrective actions.
Maintain high levels of laboratory cleanliness and tidiness, in line with good housekeeping guidelines.
Actively contribute to the day to day function of the laboratory service, preparing shared consumables, leaving instruments and equipment clean and ready for use by the next person, etc
Maintain stocks of all laboratory reagents and consumables to ensure no delays in quality control testing and dispatch of products. Provide regular list of materials need to the Lab Manager to allow them to be purchased.
Develop methods of analysis per lab manager requirements. This include gauge R&R, instrument optimization, validation and statistical long term stability monitoring of all methods.
Requirements: Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry.
3+ years' experience in a laboratory setting required.
Problem solving, analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills a must
Prior experience using ICP for trace metals analysis greatly preferred
Preferred prior experience: Wet chemistry, pH measurements, FTIR, X-Ray spectrometer, Auto titrations
Total commitment to documenting testing via established forms, paperwork, and computer data entry
Strong willingness to following established procedures and work within the confines of cGMP, FDA and ISO 9001 environments
Must be able to plan daily/weekly workload and function independently of supervision
Must pass Department of Homeland Security background check, pre-placement physical and pre-employment drug-screen
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability
INDBH
Job ID: 486670296
Originally Posted on: 7/24/2025
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