Quality Control Chemist

Verdant Specialty Solutions - University Park, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

University Park, FL

251-500 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Quality Control Chemist is responsible for performing tasks that support the operations unit during batch processing, including quality control inspections, checks, and tests during all stages of production and certifying products for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Understanding laboratory calibration procedures and protocol
• Work and effectively communicate with supervisors, managers, other QC Chemists, chemical operators, maintenance technicians, material handlers, contractors, and engineers
• Making and recording observations for improving processes
• Maintaining the retain system
• Manipulation of the computer systems to enter data, manage inventories, and generate Certificates of Analysis (LIMS and SAP)
• Effectively communicating the process stage and disposition information on batches
• Miscellaneous sample analysis for the investigation of customer complaints, concerns, or requests
• Participation in Gauge R&R studies to validate methods and analysts
• Following laboratory procedures in disposing of laboratory waste to ensure environmental compliance
• Following laboratory procedures for labeling and storage, and safe handling of chemicals
• Perform analyses of incoming raw materials using approved methods and specifications to certify their quality
• Carry out in-process and final product analyses
• Certify products for shipment
• Support / adhere to all quality system requirements, including ISO 9001, European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI), Good Manufacturing Practices and Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), consistent with Manufacturing Excellence and HSSE Management Systems as it relates to this position.