QC Chemist - Columbus, Ohio

Gfs Chemicals•Columbus, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

GFS Chemicals is seeking a QC Chemist for its RAC Division at the Kaderly Drive location in Columbus, Ohio. The role performs quality-control testing of products, maintains accurate batch and lot records, and ensures products meet specifications established by ACS or other relevant consensus methods committees, the company, and customers. The position also supports safety, quality, and regulatory programs and contributes to continuous improvement. The salary range is $23.00–$26.00 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

0–2 years of previous experience in analytical testing, laboratory work, or quality control.
Safety-conscious.
Experience and familiarity working in a laboratory.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and analytical math skills, including basic algebra.
Ability to write legibly.
Ability to communicate clearly in English.
Maintain a positive attitude toward work and others.
Ability to work unsupervised and with limited contact with others, generally when working an off-shift.
Arrive clean-shaven and change into clean company-provided uniforms.
Detail-oriented.
Able to visualize small details and colors, with or without corrective lenses.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Science, Biology, or Chemistry.
Familiarity with ISO and/or GMP regulations.
Familiarity with wet chemistry.

Responsibilities

Support and participate in internal safety, quality, and regulatory audits, including preparing records, documenting findings, and tracking follow-ups.
Analyze samples from production, stock, and chemicals bought for resale according to GFS/ACS testing methods and specifications.
Perform basic equipment calibrations.
Maintain and clean the laboratory and its equipment.
Maintain and re-standardize laboratory reagents.
Observe plant activities for quality compliance.
Adhere to and contribute to improvements for relevant ISO programs.
Record test results on QC worksheets, enter data into the ERP system, and generate certificates of analysis.
Record pass/fail results and retain and store analyzed samples.
Use laboratory equipment and perform calibration and routine maintenance, including pH meters, auto and manual titrations, Karl Fischer water analysis equipment, density meters, ICP-OES, moisture analyzers, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, turbidity meters, and chromatography equipment.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor to accomplish company goals.