Quality Control Chemist II

About the Role

We are seeking a Quality Control (QC) Chemist II to join our team at the Weld-On Adhesives manufacturing facility in Hartsville, TN. Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, this role plays a critical part in ensuring that all products meet the highest quality standards through rigorous analytical testing and inspection. The QC Chemist II will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions, validation processes, and compliance with certification requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance testing using Gas chromatography, Infrared spectroscopy, viscometers, moisture analyzers, and other analytical techniques to verify product conformance with specifications.
• Develop and optimize analytical methods.
• Perform Quality checks on manufacturing floor.
• Train Quality Technicians to operate laboratory equipment.
• Assist Quality Manger in customer complaint and non-conforming material investigations.
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory levels.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with standards.
• Develop, write, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory processes and equipment usage.
• Accurately record and document QC test results, deviations, and corrective actions in compliance with internal protocols and customer requirements.
• Conduct lab experiments to support new formula introduction, validation, and troubleshooting of quality issues.
• Perform batch adjustment calculations to operations team.
• Assist with product certification and compliance activities, including audits, testing, and sample submissions.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the chemical industry, preferably in adhesives, sealants, or coatings.
• Demonstrated history of performing multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical expertise in chemical formulation, quality control, and analytical testing.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards related to hazardous chemicals.
• Proficiency in data analysis, with the ability to identify trends and draw valid conclusions; experience with statistical tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels and with external partners.
• Comfortable working in a global, multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.