Quality Control Analyst, Chemical Manufacturing Plant

$39,000 - $39,000/Yr

Penn A Kem - Memphis, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Memphis, TN

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Pennakem has a heritage of 75 years with a unique company culture of a family atmosphere and high level of engagement. We are more than just a job and seek career-minded individuals who want to grow. Our base chemical derives from renewable resources and is environmentally friendly. We offer challenging and interesting work along with competitive salaries and benefits. We are currently seeking a QC Analyst to join our team of talented employees! The Quality Analyst reports to the Quality Manager. The successful candidate is knowledgeable in QA/QC practices, will demonstrate initiative and will be quality-minded with strong customer focus. The incumbent will be responsible for inspection, testing and calibration in the quality control/quality assurance department. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology, and a minimum of 2 to 3 years of lab experience in a chemical plant environment. Proven skills in all phases of directing a laboratory, with demonstrated hands-on analytical testing experience with SPC, SQC, basic statistical methods and laboratory measurement equipment are essential. The role involves working 12-hour shifts, alternating between day and night shifts, and requires the ability to sit, walk, stand, talk, or hear during shifts that can last up to 12 hours. The principle activities are directed at providing services to the plant and to the R&D organization in order to support business excellence and become a key focal point in QA/QC processes. The successful candidate will work with plant personnel to ensure that business quality targets are met. Requirements include comprehensive knowledge of analytical chemistry including methods development, operational and maintenance knowledge of analytical testing equipment such as HPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS, and IR Spectrophotometry. Knowledge of plant environmental, safety, and process safety requirements is also necessary, along with the ability to perform audits and maintain records. Participation in the plant optimization and troubleshooting processes is expected, providing pertinent data to the plant operations leadership group to facilitate troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on raw materials, in-process, environmental, and finished products; research and development experimental products, customer complaint, and non-production related samples.
• Calibrate test equipment per manufacturing recommendations, ASTMs and test methods.
• Verify and calibrate all test equipment per manufacturing recommendations or established Pennakem test methods.
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment and verify to achieve optimal performance; assist in troubleshooting testing instruments and methods.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities that result in continuous improvement of accuracy, repeatability, gage R&R, productivity, reliability and efficiency of instruments, test methods and laboratory practices, as well as ISO 9001 compliance.
• Enter all product data as well as control standard data into QC Database.
• Identify trends using basic SPC and control charting techniques resulting from testing.
• Adhere to all SH&E guidelines and policies within Pennakem and maintain personal safety within the workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology.
• 2 to 3 years of laboratory experience in a chemical plant environment.
• Knowledge of QA/QC practices.
• Hands-on analytical testing experience with SPC, SQC, and basic statistical methods.
• Operational and maintenance knowledge of analytical testing equipment such as HPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS, and IR Spectrophotometry.
• Ability to perform audits and maintain records.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ISO 9001 compliance.
• Familiarity with plant environmental, safety, and process safety requirements.

Benefits

• Medical & Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Dependent Life
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Physical - Company paid
• Safety Glasses allowance - $250/year
• Safety Shoes allowance - $150/year