Chemist

KDC One•Groveport, OH

About The Position

The Quality Control Chemist ensures that ingredients, bulk blends, and packaged products meet customer quality standards. The role involves sampling and inspecting raw materials, conducting laboratory testing, analyzing product composition, releasing products in SAP, supporting investigations, and maintaining laboratory equipment and documentation. The Chemist works daily with compounding, production, and QA teams while protecting confidential customer and company information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of manufacturing or quality laboratory experience.
Expertise in FDA GMPs, aseptic sampling, OSHA requirements, and SAP.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and data analysis skills.
Ability to follow SOPs and multitask in a fast-paced, compliance-driven setting.
Comfort working with chemicals and laboratory equipment.
Ability to distinguish colors and odors during testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science.
At least 2 years of experience training others in laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

Sample and inspect incoming raw materials from chemical tankers and palletized deliveries.
Run laboratory tests on RO water, in-process batches, finished bulk, and packaged goods.
Operate GC, HPLC, and FTIR equipment to analyze product composition.
Prepare reagents, perform standardizations, and complete Certificates of Analysis (CofA).
Release products in SAP after confirming quality thresholds.
Support Out of Spec (OOS) investigations and retesting as needed.
Recommend batch adjustments to keep products within specification.
Maintain equipment calibrations and laboratory cleanliness.
Write and update SOPs and laboratory documentation for continuous improvement.
Protect sensitive information, including customer trials, formulas, and proprietary information.
Collaborate daily with compounding, production, and QA teams.