Lead QC Chemist

Key Responsibilities

• Assure the performance of laboratory metrology and the quality of QC data provided to produce and release products in accordance with Quality Management and Statistical Process Control practices.
• Improve and maintain the effective operation of analytical systems and lab adherence to operational discipline and management systems.
• Implement new QC metrology and verify the performance of existing QC metrology in accordance with statistical techniques including Measurement System Analysis.
• Serve as a technical expert and first point of contact for metrology in multiple Poromerics and/or Polymerics laboratories.
• Directly perform troubleshooting and coordinate laboratory root cause investigations.
• Perform and/or coordinate routine and non-routine complex analyses.

Accountabilities

• Develop, verify and implement new or updated test methods.
• Develop, verify and implement new or updated long term stability verifications for metrology.
• Independently coordinate, perform and maintain gage studies for new and existing metrology.
• Ensure effective delivery of timely and accurate analytical results by the lab by creating and/or maintaining:
• Sample submission process for routine and non-routine analyses
• Calibration and validation of equipment
• Training of other technicians, chemists and engineers
• Effective data capture and data management systems
• Information Technology tool management
• Sample and inventory management
• Controlled documentation (SOPs, EH&S, and other ODMS procedures)

Skills And Knowledge

• Technical: Understands the theory, capabilities, limitations, and applications of the analytical instruments used on a routine basis
• In-depth instrument troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency in developing and implementing analytical standard operating procedures
• Proficiency in developing test standards and carrying out complex standardizations and calibrations
• Demonstrated experience contributing to, or managing, complex technical projects or problem-solving efforts

Interpersonal

• Effective team member skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Prioritization, organization, and project management skills

Work Process Discipline

• Knowledge of applicable work processes (as applicable)
• Detailed knowledge of the Analytical Work Process and associated tools
• Working knowledge of cGMP
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma project methodology
• Understanding of materials and supplies management process
• Understanding of sample shipping processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in Chemistry or related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of analytical laboratory experience.