QC Chemist
NYCO PRODUCTS COMPANY•Countryside, IL
•$21 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
Nyco Products is seeking a detail-oriented and accountable Lab Technician/QC Chemist to join our fast-paced team. This individual will be responsible for assisting with research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, synthesis, and experimentation on substances for the purpose of quality control, product and process development, and application. The ideal candidate is proactive, accurate, and committed to high standards, ensuring product quality and safety.
Requirements
- Associate degree with an emphasis in Chemistry; or one to two years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and basic algebra and geometry.
- Perform basic analytical and wet chemistry tests.
- This is an in-office position. Out of state candidates cannot be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is preferable.
Responsibilities
- Perform testing on production batches, raw materials, and competitive products using tests such as pH, viscosity, density, solids, titrations, degree Baume, and flash point.
- Manage databases for samples, production retains, and documentation from production.
- Provide support to manufacturing processes by guiding adjustments to batch formulations if a batch is not within product specifications.
- Prepare certificates of analysis for customers upon request.
- Calibrate and maintain lab instruments and operations equipment to known standards.
- Prepare sample batches for customers and the sales team.
- Perform stability testing on laboratory and manufacturing samples.
- Communicate with outside laboratories for external tests.
- Serve as a resource for correct product label confirmation.
Benefits
- Generous compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
