Quality Control Chemist

RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC•Arlington, TX

1d•$28 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for performing quality control testing, creating technical reports on the specifications and outcomes of tests, products and processes. Responsible for all chemical manufacturing of Ricca’s chemical inventory products.

Requirements

Good communication
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Time management
Analytical
Organizational skills
Patience and determination
Scientific and numerical skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or similar field, such as biology, engineering or physics.
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in quality control analytical laboratory or regulated manufacturing environment preferably in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in handling and operating laboratory glassware and equipment for testing purposes.
Working knowledge of ISO9001:2008 standards, cGMP/GLP regulation, and laboratory sample processes.
This position requires a person to be able to speak, write and conduct business in English.
This person shall also have sufficient eyesight to read business documents and properly fill out appropriate Quality System Records and Forms.
This position should be able to understand and then follow written and verbal work instructions and quality system procedures without direct and constant supervision after the initial training period is successfully completed and documented.
This position should have sufficient mental capacity to accommodate and successfully implement changes in work tasks and quality system changes when required.
Strong organizational skills, meet deadlines, work independently and with the team with strong follow through, strong communication skills, both written and verbal and accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ISO 17034 standard is a plus.

Responsibilities

Act responsibly at all times to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of self, co-workers, visitors, neighbors, and property. This includes compliance with all RCC safety policies and procedures, and a working knowledge of government regulations, particularly hazardous material regulations.
Schedule and assign daily testing based on the company’s planning schedule to utilize available skills, knowledge and experience, labor hours, and lab equipment.
Ensure that all assigned testing of finished products is conducted according to specified procedures and in a timely manner.
Performing routine and non-routine analyses without supervision.
Collect data and calculate Measurement Uncertainty Budgets for specified testing.
Competently perform at least 95% of the types of analysis/testing.
Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
Read and record data quickly and accurately and avoid perceptual errors in performing computations.
Prepare Certificate of Analysis reports without errors.
Review of data obtained for compliance with specifications and report abnormalities; including measurement uncertainty budgets for specified testing.
Compile data for OOS investigations, documentation of test procedures, and abnormalities.
Assist in technical complaint investigations and development of new methods and technologies.
Participate and satisfy requirements for inter-laboratory round robin testing as well as ISO 17034 Proficiency Testing as required in order to maintain accreditation.
Troubleshoot, calibrate and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment and document events as required.
Ensure inventory levels for laboratory supplies are kept current and are accurate.
Stay abreast of ISO 17034 requirements and follow all RCC Standard Operating Procedures with special attention to those pertaining to the laboratory processes.
Consistently meets/exceeds standards assigned within Functional Training Document (FTD) program.
Any other tasks deemed necessary.
Commitment to the organizations values; High Standards, Bias for Action, Teamwork, CustomerObsession, Trust, Accountability, Innovation and Growth & Learning.