Quality Control Chemist

Synsus, LLC. • Sylacauga, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Chemist ensures the excellence and consistency of chemical products through testing and analysis. This is a full-time position at the company’s Sylacauga, Alabama plant laboratory, reporting to the Director of Quality and Process Chemistry. The schedule is approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work additional hours and different schedules during periods of peak customer demand.

The role performs chemical and physical analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products; validates and verifies testing methods; analyzes results and troubleshoots quality issues; and checks products and label claims against specifications. It also maintains testing and quality-system documentation, prepares Certificates of Analysis, trains new quality chemists, supports stakeholders, investigates discrepancies with production and other departments, and contributes to continuous improvement. Quality control work must comply with applicable industry regulations and safety standards, and the chemist helps maintain a safe, clean, and orderly laboratory.

The position is primarily onsite in a laboratory, with occasional plant walkthroughs to assist with quality matters. The work environment typically has minimal noise, alongside normal daily chemical-manufacturing activity. The physical requirements include talking or hearing, frequent sitting and hand use, prolonged desk and computer work, occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Employees must also be able to stand for extended periods and have close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Proficient understanding of analytical techniques and instruments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of work experience in plant nutrition formulation or development is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical and physical analyses of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Use analytical instruments and methods, including ICP-OES, HPLC, gas chromatography, Karl Fischer, viscometry, specific gravity, and pH testing.
• Perform method validation and verification for new laboratory testing methods.
• Analyze data, identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and take corrective action as needed.
• Verify products meet specifications, perform final product approval checks, and confirm label claims comply with quality control specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of testing procedures, results, and deviations.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis for product batches.
• Assess daily quality parameters and systems, including cross-checks, raw materials, calibration, maintenance, procedures, training, auditing, oversight, and analytical testing.
• Document standard operating procedures and identify trends from daily test-result entries.
• Train new quality chemists and provide technical support to stakeholders.
• Investigate quality problems and discrepancies, collaborate with production and relevant departments to resolve them, and follow up on actions.
• Handle basic issues under direct supervision and escalate more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Participate in continuous improvement by suggesting and implementing improvements to testing methods and processes.
• Ensure quality control activities adhere to industry regulations and safety standards.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and orderly laboratory environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time