QA Chemist
QA Chemist
Join Our Team and Help Us Build a Stronger, Safer, Better World. It’s Better with Bakelite.
About the role
QA Chemists at Bakelite oversee and manage the quality testing process, training and mentoring team members, and driving initiatives to surpass quality and environmental objectives.
Responsibilities
- Perform QA/QC testing on Resins and other chemical products.
- Train operators on applicable analytical methods; and assist them in working toward continuous improvement.
- Perform equipment calibration & maintenance for the production and QA labs.
- Maintain and operate advanced analytical equipment including a GC.
- Use statistical and quality tools to help meet or exceed quality goals.
- Review product and raw material quality data in the ERP system (M3/Infor) for accuracy.
- Package and ship samples per DOT and IATA requirements.
- Support the Quality and Environmental departments.
- Manage the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program.
- Manage the stormwater testing program.
- Manage universal hazardous waste program.
- Adhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures by wearing necessary Personal Protection equipment (PPE).
Requirements
- 4 years of laboratory or environmental experience, or an Associate degree with 2 years of laboratory/environmental experience, or a BS degree in science.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Software.
- Experience working as part of a multifunctional team and performing work with minimal supervision and guidance.
- Willing and able to work in manufacturing plant setting.
- Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
- Day shift with willingness to work overtime and on weekends, if necessary (limited).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry.
- Strong knowledge and skills in organic and polymer chemistry.
- Two (2) years or more working in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting analytical equipment including titrators, GC, gas analyzers.
- Environmental knowledge of Air permits, stormwater permits, SARA, SPCC, RMP.
Benefits
At Bakelite, we offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career.
Schedule
Day shift with willingness to work overtime and on weekends, if necessary (limited).
Pay
Competitive compensation.
Company Information
We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law. In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE.
Disclaimer
We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.