Quality Control Chemist Contract

Three-month contract position for a skilled Quality Control Chemist.

About the role

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a rigorous approach to laboratory procedures, a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance. In this role, you will focus on analysis of plant production sampling, plant production assistance, raw material testing, urgent sample testing (such as final product analysis for soon-to-ship products), and all other QC functions necessary to keep the QC Laboratory functioning efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required test methods with accuracy and precision, and in accordance with the test procedures while adhering to all testing protocols.
• Operate all required analytical equipment as necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety within the quality control work area.
• Maintain Emergency Response Training.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and detailed notebook and testing logs.
• Communicate test results and observations to production and maintain a good channel of communication within the department as well as with all other departments.
• Notify QC Manager when supplies are running low and if any problem or concern would affect product quality, safety, or lab effectiveness.
• Aid in Health and Safety Programs, training, and implementation.
• Perform administrative, data management, and statistical summaries functions as needed.
• Adhere to all department, company, and corporate policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry with 2 or more years of practical analytical or QC laboratory experience or
• AAS in Chemistry or Chemical Technology with 8 years or more of practical analytical or QC laboratory experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Skills to summarize data, draw conclusions, and report findings.

Pay

$25–$30/hr, depending on experience.

Schedule

42 hrs/week, week-on/week-off rotation: Thursday (6 hrs), Friday–Wednesday (12 hrs); then off for a full week. Upon return, shifts flip.