Quality Specialist

Band Grade : 6-A

Annual Wage Range: $57,680.00 - $79,310.00

Other Compensation:
Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary ()

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

W.R. Grace & Co., a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, has an immediate need for a Process Controller at its Curtis Bay facility. This position is responsible for obtaining product samples from the production process, preparing the samples for various tests, performing the tests, analyzing the results, and making process decisions based upon relevant data. This position is embedded in a GMP manufacturing site.

Position is in a high-pace environment; effective communication and prioritization skills are critical to be successful in this role. Decisions made in this role can have significant financial impact on plant performance. This position will ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards, as well as identifying, reporting, and resolving hazards.

• Performs the various tests in accordance to established methods, analyzes the results, and dictates any needed process adjustments in a coaching capacity
• Interacts closely with the Operations group in a team environment to assure effective group dynamics
• Use statistics and SPC tools to evaluate data and trends to effectively identify changes in process and/or instrumentation behavior; and responds accordingly as appropriate
• Recognizes and promptly investigates any test results not within established specifications; including monitoring and verifying key process attribute trends. Follows established protocols to address out-of-specification situations, up to and including stopping the process
• Interacts with the Analytical Services Center for high priority samples, monitors for completed results, interprets same, and dictates process adjustments as needed
• Inputs and retrieves information from the laboratory data management system
• Operates analytical instrumentation, and is capable to troubleshoot simple equipment problems
• Responsible for all lab instrumentation during shift. Assures all lab instrumentation is functioning to expectations via use of standards and verification of test results
• Ensure compliance with housekeeping standards and maintain the laboratory in an audit-ready condition at all times
• Manages and stocks lab supplies on each shift, up to and including ordering new inventory
• Support operations and quality teams by performing specialized sample analyses and conducting investigations related to process issues and customer complaints
• Assures regulatory compliance, including environmental and process safety, and a safe workplace for all employees.
• Depending on business conditions, may be temporarily reassigned.

The successful candidate will work 12-hour rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 plant, to include nights, weekends, and some holidays. Some time will be spent in a production environment near heavy machinery. This position will require standing for long periods of time, and may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related physical science strongly preferred) or
• High school diploma and 4+ years of experience within an analytical or in-process laboratory.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting complex technical data, defining trends, and drawing…