QC Chemist - Powell, Ohio
About The Position
GFS Chemicals is seeking a QC Chemist to join its RAC Division at the Powell, Ohio location. The role performs quality-control testing of products, maintains accurate batch and lot records, and helps ensure products meet specifications established by ACS or other relevant consensus methods committees, the company, and its customers. The QC Chemist analyzes production, stock, and resale chemical samples using GFS/ACS methods and specifications; maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment; maintains reagents and laboratory cleanliness; observes plant activities for quality compliance; and supports internal safety, quality, regulatory, and ISO programs. The position records test results, enters data into the ERP system, generates certificates of analysis, and retains analyzed samples with pass/fail records. Instruments and analytical tools vary by laboratory and may include pH meters, titration equipment, Karl Fischer analyzers, density meters, ICP-OES, moisture analyzers, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, turbidity meters, and chromatography equipment. The posted pay range is $23.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience. GFS describes itself as a family-owned and operated fine and specialty chemicals business based in Columbus, Ohio, serving customers worldwide since 1928. The company emphasizes safety, quality, integrity, innovation, collaboration, 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.
- Safety-conscious, with familiarity working in a laboratory.
- 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.
- Maintain a 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.
- Detail-oriented, with familiarity with ISO and/or GMP regulations.
- Ability 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 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 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 that may include pH meters, auto and manual titration equipment, Karl Fischer water analysis equipment, density meters, ICP-OES, moisture analyzers, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, turbidity meters, and chromatography equipment; perform calibration and routine maintenance as applicable.
- Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor to accomplish company goals.
Benefits
- Excellent paid time off policy.
- 401(k) with profit sharing.
- Health Savings Account with a 2:1 company match.
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Additional benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
