QC Lab Chemist 3rd Shift (Aug '26)

InChem•Rock Hill, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Lab Chemist will have sufficient educational and laboratory experience to perform both wet chemistry and instrumental laboratory analyses. This position is responsible for testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards. Must be proficient in analytical chemistry principles, operation of analytical instrumentation and common laboratory equipment, laboratory documentation practices, and quality system requirements. The successful candidate will support manufacturing operations through timely analytical testing, accurate reporting of results, adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and compliance with company safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Knowledge of analytical chemistry principles and laboratory practices.
Ability to perform wet chemistry testing and laboratory calculations.
Ability to operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Good organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently following completion of training.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic laboratory documentation systems.
Associate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Physical Science, or related scientific discipline OR Minimum three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing quality control laboratory may be considered in lieu of degree.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Legal Authorization for Employment in the USA

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Physical Science, or related scientific discipline.
Two (2) or more years of analytical laboratory experience.
Experience with HPLC
Experience with GC
Experience with Wet chemistry techniques
Experience with Manufacturing quality systems
Experience with Electronic laboratory data management systems

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products according to approved procedures and specifications.
Support the disposition and release process based on these analyses.
Generate and maintain raw material and finished product identification labels and related records.
Operate analytical instruments, including (but not limited to): Gas Chromatographs (GC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatographs (HPLC), Auto-Titrators, Karl Fischer Titrators, Viscometers, Furnaces, Drying Ovens, and other common laboratory instrumentation.
Perform routine instrument calibrations, performance checks, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting activities as needed.
Prepare reagents, standards, and laboratory solutions as required.
Accurately record, review, and report laboratory data in written and electronic systems.
Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and data integrity requirements when generating, recording, reviewing, and reporting analytical results.
Perform acid/base titrations and other wet chemistry analysis.
Calculate molarity, normality, equivalents, concentrations, dilutions, and other laboratory calculations.
Support investigations involving out-of-specification (OOS) results, laboratory deviations, atypical results, and customer complaints as assigned.
Follow approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), test methods, safety procedures, and quality policies.
Maintain laboratory records, notebooks, electronic files, and sample archives in accordance with company requirements.
Work closely with manufacturing supervisors, operators, engineers, and laboratory personnel to provide analytical support to production processes.
Maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness in accordance with 5S principles.
Assist with inventory management of laboratory chemicals, standards, consumables, and supplies.
Participate in training, continuous improvement initiatives, audits, and quality system activities.
Perform additional laboratory responsibilities as assigned by the QC Manager.