Quality Control Chemist  

POSITION TITLE: Quality Control Chemist
DEPARTMENT: Quality Control
JOB LOCATION: Brenham, TX
SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday  |  Day Shift
REPORTS TO: Quality Control Manager
N0. OF DIRECT REPORTS: none  

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Quality Control Chemist provides quality assurance for chemical batches, assists with product development, and provide assistance to mixing and packaging facilities as needed to resolve quality assurance problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Upon approval of production blends, process receipt of batch ticket in ERP System as directed.
• Assist in maintenance of Corrective Preventative Action Reports.
• Provide timely resolutions for CPAR events.
• Interface with production personnel and promote a cooperative work environment.
• Perform hourly quality control checks of all production lines as a backup to QC Tech.
• Perform quality control analysis on production mixes, finished goods, and incoming raw materials (chemicals, labels, wipes, etc.) using appropriate lab equipment, established test procedures and wet chemistry. Approve or reject based on established standards.
• Troubleshoot problems with production mixes, raw materials, and finished products.
• Resolve differences between standards and actual measurements on batches.
• Communicate issues with supervisor and production in a timely manner.
• Note batch adjustments on appropriate spreadsheet.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis/Certificates of Compliance for finished goods.
• Advise Purchasing Agent of lab supplies needed in a timely manner.
• Maintain internal production quality issues spreadsheet. Conduct an annual audit of internal events and provide report to supervisor.
• Maintain laboratory areas in accordance with established housekeeping (clean and organized) and safety standards.
• Maintain samples in an organized manner of annual rotation, every two years for EPA registered products and every five years for FDA registered products.
• Operate and maintain all lab equipment in proper working order. Perform daily calibrations on equipment were required.
• Perform assays and active level analysis on required EPA and FDA products.
• Make and perform standardization for reagents used as titration method.
• Ensure all reagents used are not expired.
• Write standard operating procedures and help set up test parameters.
• Assist as directed with R&D and product development efforts.
• Assist with annual inventory
• Any other duties or special projects that may be assigned by the QC Manager.

No phone calls accepted.

To apply:
Email: Download and complete the application form and email to: careers@questspecialty.com.
In-Person: Fill out an application in person at 2001 E. Tom Green Street in Brenham, Texas.
Fax: Completed applications or resumes can be faxed to 979-421-9373.

** Any applicants interested in a non-production position must pass an abilities test and all applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before hire. Benefits offered include paid holidays, vacation, medical, dental, vision and life insurance and company 401K retirement plan.

QuestSpecialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.