QC Chemist 1

DuBois Chemicals • Bedford Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, this position provides technical and quality support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring products meet established quality specifications and comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include performing quality testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products; conducting line audits; supporting production with product adjustments and material disposition decisions; and collaborating closely with Production, Plant Management, Quality Assurance, and EHS teams to maintain product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• One to three years of wet chemistry testing experience
• Statistical Process Control, Data Analysis, PC skills
• Must have strong problem-solving abilities specifically in technical matters
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel at multiple locations
• Must have the ability to take a leadership role in all Quality Assurance matters
• Must be able to excel in a team environment
• Must be available to conduct and support internal quality audits 2 to 4 times per month, including reviewing production activities, batch records, manufacturing documentation, and compliance with established quality procedures.
• Must be able to identify discrepancies, document findings, and work with production teams to ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Responsibilities

• Employs safe work habits and complies with all applicable safety requirements
• Provide daily production support including testing, adjusting and disposition of raw materials, products and packaging in a Plant Lab.
• Works closely with Quality Assurance, Plant Management, Production Teams and EHS to ensure overall quality and safety of products produced and distributed from the Sharonville Plant
• Provide technical support with regards to waste minimization, environmental compliance, and timely disposition of returns, discrepant product and materials
• Utilize SPC methods in data collection, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action effectiveness and cost saving/avoidance analysis
• Any other responsibilities delegated by the Quality Assurance Manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level