Chemist

kdc/one•Groveport, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Chemist ensures incoming ingredients, in-process batches, finished bulk, and packaged products meet customer quality standards. The role performs laboratory testing and product-composition analysis, prepares reagents, completes Certificates of Analysis, and releases approved products in SAP. The Chemist supports out-of-specification investigations and retesting, recommends batch adjustments, and maintains laboratory equipment, calibrations, cleanliness, SOPs, and documentation. The role collaborates with compounding, production, and quality assurance teams and protects confidential customer and company information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 3 years of manufacturing or quality laboratory experience required.
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.
Test RO water, in-process batches, finished bulk, and packaged goods.
Use GC, HPLC, and FTIR 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-specification (OOS) investigations and retesting.
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 customer and company information, including trials, formulas, and proprietary information.
Collaborate daily with compounding, production, and QA teams.