QC Analyst

Overall

Description:

Responsible for performing sample analysis on all raw materials, in-process samples, final & re-test samples. Maintain proper documentation. Follow all applicable policies, procedures & work instruction. Perform all duties within the Company’s safety, health and environmental regulations. All other duties as assigned by management.

• Sample Evaluation
  • Perform routine sample analysis of raw material, in-process, final retain and retest samples.
  • Evaluate test results and determine the course of action for in-process samples and communicate to operations.
  • Evaluate test results based on expected & historical data & investigate any unexpected results.
  • Perform other sample evaluations and non-routine analyses at the direction of supervision.
• Documentation
  • Enter test results for raw materials, final retains and retests in SAP.
  • Maintain proper documentation on all quality documents including but not limited to inspection plans, analytical data sheets, lab notebooks, logbooks, forms, OOS reports.
• Maintenance
  • Follow prescribed procedures for maintaining raw materials, product retains & sample jars.
  • Follow prescribed procedures for sample storage, discarding, and in-process sampling.
  • Follow prescribed procedures for in-process sampling.
  • Maintain lab solutions, reagents & corresponding logs.
  • Calibrate or verify instruments and maintain logs.
  • Clean and maintain lab and lab glassware.
  • Assist in maintaining lab inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Maintain a Safe & Healthy Work Environment
  • Understand procedures to operate safely in an environmentally sound manner.
  • Knowledge of personal protective equipment & its use (lab coats, safety glasses & shoes, etc.).

• Experience required:
  Bachelor’s degree preferred or 2 years’ previous lab experience using analytical instruments & lab equipment (GC, HPLC, Autotitration, IR, Denver Moisture Solids) & running product tests.
• Education / specialized training required:
  • Proficient in MS Office.
  • Knowledge of basic chemistry, advanced math including algebra.
  • Knowledge of basic laboratory skills and proper techniques for routine operation of analytical instruments.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Able to stand, sit or walk for a minimum of 12 hours per day. Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds on a routine basis.

As a business, it’s really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. To help, we have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences we require as well as what would make you an ideal fit. In turn, we hope this helps you evaluate if this is the right job for you.