Quality Control Chemist - Liberty, TX
About The Position
Support where quality meets production. Verdant Specialty Solutions is seeking a Quality Control Chemist who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and understands the critical role laboratory data plays in safe, compliant, and efficient production. This is not a purely academic lab role. This is a plant-facing position where your work directly impacts batch release, customer satisfaction, and operational performance. If you are detail-oriented, hands-on in the lab, and confident working alongside operations to solve real-time production challenges—we want to talk to you. Why This Role Is Different Direct Production Impact: your analyses determine whether materials move forward or stop End-to-End Visibility: from raw material qualification to final product certification Plant Integration: work side-by-side with operators, engineers, and maintenance Quality Ownership: play a key role in ISO, GMP, and customer-driven quality standards Real-Time Decision Making: your data drives batch disposition and customer outcomes
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with wet chemistry and analytical instrumentation
- Strong understanding of laboratory safety, chemical handling, and solution preparation
- Ability to interpret data and make sound quality decisions in a production environment
- Clear, effective communicator across operations, engineering, and leadership
- High attention to detail with disciplined documentation practices
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, batch-driven manufacturing setting
- Independent thinker with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or related field (preferred)
- OR relevant laboratory experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Nice To Haves
- Experience with LIMS, SAP, or similar systems is a plus
- Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory frameworks (ISO, GMP, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Perform wet chemistry and instrumental analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods
- Certify materials and finished products for release and shipment
- Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) using LIMS and SAP systems
- Conduct in-process testing and communicate results to operations in real time
- Support investigations related to customer complaints and product quality concerns
- Maintain laboratory calibration, documentation, and retain systems
- Participate in Gauge R&R studies to validate methods and ensure data reliability
- Ensure proper handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste
- Support compliance with ISO 9001, EFfCI, GMP, RSPO, and site HSSE requirements
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Stable, plant-based role with clear impact on operations
- Opportunity to grow within a global specialty chemicals organization
- Exposure to quality systems, regulatory frameworks, and manufacturing excellence
- A team-oriented environment where your work matters every day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
