Laboratory Quality Specialist

BG Products • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

As a member of the BG Product Technology team, the Laboratory Quality Specialist works with chemical scientists to ensure compliance with and support for the quality management system in research and development and quality control laboratory settings. The specialist assists management and senior scientists in expanding and refining the quality program, provides technical and analytical support for continuous process improvement, and leads the maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Chemistry or a related science field, or qualifying industry experience and college-related science/math coursework in lieu of the degree.
• Participation in laboratory ISO audits is required.
• Computer literacy and good knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in a chemical laboratory, petroleum, or allied industry.
• Experience in analytical testing.
• Experience writing laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company policies and maintain a professional, positive attitude.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025 standards and procedures.
• Regularly review and update laboratory forms and procedures related to the laboratory quality system.
• Coordinate external calibrations and assist with internal calibrations of laboratory equipment as needed.
• Lead efforts to prepare laboratories for internal and external ISO/IATF audits.
• Obtain quotes, outline costs, schedule, and/or perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment as needed.
• Perform routine equipment performance checks.
• Maintain and update calibration certificates for standards and instruments.
• Write new laboratory documentation as needed for the laboratory quality system.
• Assist with laboratory training, competency assessment, and proficiency testing.
• Collaborate with management to prepare and implement corrective action plans for internal and external quality audits.
• Work with the EHS department to keep the laboratory current with changes in local and global standards and regulations.
• Provide guidance on quality aspects of laboratory operations, including instrumentation and equipment control, reviewing standard and calibration expirations, and maintaining logbooks.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time