QC Chemist - Powell, Ohio

Gfs Chemicals • Columbus, OH

9h • Onsite

About The Position

GFS Chemicals is seeking a QC Chemist to join its RAC Division at the Powell location. The role performs quality-control testing of products, maintains accurate batch and lot records, and verifies that products meet specifications established by ACS or other relevant Consensus Methods Committees, the company, and its customers. The position also supports laboratory quality, safety, and regulatory programs and contributes to continuous improvement.

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 using the English language.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward work and others.
• Able to work unsupervised and with limited contact with others, generally when working an off-shift.
• Arrive at work clean and 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 is preferred.
• Familiarity with wet chemistry.
• Familiarity with ISO and/or GMP regulations.

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.
• Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor to accomplish company goals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $23.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Health Savings Account with a 2:1 company match.
• Paid time off, described as an excellent personal time off policy.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level