Quality Assurance Chemist

Quality Assurance Chemist

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Base pay range: $75,600.00/yr - $92,000.00/yr.

Location:

Onsite - Gurnee, IL.

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

The Quality Assurance Chemist is responsible for ensuring finished products are made to quality specifications. This position oversees the quality of a product from raw materials to finished product, maintains a sufficient quality lab, and collaborates with production, R&D, and supply chain departments.

• Perform chemical and microbial testing of batches and make adjustments as needed.
• Inspect raw materials including chemicals, packaging components, and labels.
• Assist Quality Technicians and production with finished product inspections.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Inspect and approve FDA product for release.
• Assist in validation of lab equipment (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Assist with product validations.
• Maintain quality assurance lab.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science discipline or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years previous lab experience.
• Basic understanding of chemistry and laboratory equipment (e.g., pH meter, viscometer, UV-Vis, gas chromatograph, FTIR, auto titrator, etc.).
• Strong computer skills (proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and use of Access databases).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and good math skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.

• Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite).
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive salaries and bonus incentives.
• 401K company match.
• Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Annual fitness stipend.
• Unmatched employee discount on all products.
• Summer Hours.
• Linked In learning membership.

Job Title:

Quality Assurance Chemist
Job Code: QAC
Mercer Code: QLT.
03.006.P10
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

QA Manager

Work Location:

Gurnee, IL

Travel Required:

None

Purpose Built Brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.