QC Chemist - Columbus, Ohio

Gfs Chemicals Inc•Columbus, OH

1d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

GFS Chemicals is seeking a QC Chemist to join its RAC Division at the Kaderly Drive location in Columbus, Ohio. The role performs quality control testing, maintains accurate batch and lot records, and ensures products meet specifications established by ACS or other relevant Consensus Methods Committees, the company, and its customers. The position analyzes production, stock, and resale chemical samples; performs basic equipment calibrations; maintains the laboratory, equipment, and reagents; and observes plant activities for quality compliance. It also supports safety, quality, and regulatory audits and contributes to relevant ISO programs and continuous improvement. The QC Chemist records test results on QC worksheets, enters data into the ERP system, generates certificates of analysis, records pass/fail results, and retains or stores analyzed samples. Daily work involves laboratory instruments and methods including pH meters, automatic and manual titrations, Karl Fischer water analysis, density meters, ICP-OES, moisture analyzers, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, turbidity meters, and chromatography. Equipment and analytical tools may vary by laboratory. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor to support company goals. GFS Chemicals is a family-owned and operated fine and specialty chemicals company based in Columbus, Ohio, serving customers worldwide since 1928. The company describes its workplace as close-knit and emphasizes safety, collaboration, quality, integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

0–2 years of previous experience in analytical testing, a laboratory, or quality control.
Experience and familiarity working in a laboratory.
Safety-conscious approach to work.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and analytical math skills, including basic algebra.
Ability to write legibly and communicate clearly in English.
Positive attitude toward work and others.
Ability to work unsupervised and with limited contact with others, particularly when working an off-shift.
Arrive clean and clean-shaven and change into clean company-provided uniforms.
Attention to detail.
Ability to visualize small details and colors, with or without corrective lenses.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as science, biology, or chemistry is preferred.
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 calibrations on equipment.
Maintain and clean the laboratory and 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 or store analyzed samples.
Use and conduct calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, including pH meters, automatic 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.