QC Analyst I

About the role

This position is responsible for performing sample analyses on all raw materials, in-process samples, final products, and re-test samples. The incumbent must maintain accurate and complete documentation of all testing activities and results. They are required to follow all applicable company policies, procedures, and work instructions. All duties must be performed in compliance with the Company's safety, health, and environmental regulations. The employee will also perform any additional duties assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sample analysis of raw material, in-process, final retain and retest samples
• Evaluate test results and determine the course of action for in-process samples and communicate to operations
• Evaluate test results based on expected & historical data & investigate any unexpected results
• Perform other sample evaluations and non-routine analyses at the direction of supervision
• Enter test results for raw materials, final retains and retests in SAP
• Maintain proper documentation on all quality documents including but not limited to inspection plans, analytical data sheets, lab notebooks, logbooks, forms, OOS reports
• Follow prescribed procedures for maintaining raw materials, product retains & sample jars
• Follow prescribed procedures for sample storage, discarding, and in-process sampling
• Follow prescribed procedures for in-process sampling
• Maintain lab solutions, reagents & corresponding logs
• Calibrate or verify instruments and maintain logs
• Clean and maintain lab and lab glassware
• Assist in maintaining lab inventory of supplies and reagents
• Maintain a safe & healthy work environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 2 years’ previous lab experience using analytical instruments & lab equipment (GC, HPLC, Auto titration, IR, Denver Moisture Solids) & running product tests
• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledge of basic chemistry, advanced math including algebra
• Knowledge of basic laboratory skills and proper techniques for routine operation of analytical instruments

Physical requirements

• Able to stand, sit or walk for a minimum of 12 hours per day
• Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds on a routine basis

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately
• Generous PTO
• 401K Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid Holidays