QC Chemist

Vantage•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Chemist will carry out QC lab analysis of raw materials, in process samples, final products, and project samples. This role ensures that results are accurately determined in a timely manner, properly communicated to customers, and performed in accordance with established Quality Systems based on ISO 9000, FSSC 22000/ISO 22002, and all applicable cGXP. This supports manufacturing operations and ensures outside customers receive correct product, quality, and information promptly. Vantage provides natural solutions to customers' technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise, and service. The company's portfolio of formulations, ingredients, and actives are built on sustainable oils, fats, and their derivatives, targeting markets such as personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Headquartered in Deerfield, IL, Vantage operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs over 1,000 professionals. It is a dynamic, people-centered organization that values collaboration, cultural diversity, continuous improvement, and empowers colleagues to drive unique ideas. Vantage fosters a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence, and shared achievement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field of study.
Must be able to apply good safety practice, good laboratory practice – cGMP, and operate to the quality regime, i.e., ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000/ISO 22002.
Must show aptitude in instrumental analysis and wet chemistry techniques such as GC, automated titrations, physical property testing, color measurement, and spectroscopic techniques.
Be able to teach the techniques, demonstrate good lab practice, do basic troubleshooting, and maintain good records including lab books.
A good sense of smell is required for organoleptic testing.
Computer skills are required as the chemists must be able to use databases, spreadsheets, word processing software, LIMS, and computer-controlled instruments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good organizational skills, decision-making, and record keeping skills.
The ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
Flexibility to work any other shifts and be able to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of experience preferred in quality control

Responsibilities

Carry out all work to the appropriate Quality Standards, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000/ISO 22002, cGXPs, and API, as appropriate in each laboratory.
Flag any issues as they arise.
Responsible for daily calibrations of all lab equipment and maintenance of records to the appropriate Quality Standards to ensure equipment is always ready for use.
Responsible for rail car, tank wagon, flake, new tank and line sample workflows.
Perform lab runs, ensure supply inventory is maintained and current, and keep an organized space in retain rooms.
Analyze incoming raw materials, in process samples, finished goods, and project samples by wet chemistry techniques, Near-infrared Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography, Ion Chromatography, Karl Fisher titration, etc.
Responsible for waste water testing and the timely communication of results.
Maintain a clean and 5S lab environment.
Perform off shift responsibilities.
Follow all Company policies, procedures, and instructions using cGMP so that work is properly and safely done, the quality system is maintained, and good housekeeping is carried out.
Communicate fully with internal and external customers so that their requirements and results are fully understood, and any interpretation of the information is properly supplied.
Safely handles hazardous chemicals and their safe disposal.