Ensure plant quality requirements are met while maintaining all safety standards through line audits and laboratory analysis of raw, in-process and finished goods.
Requirements
- Knowledge of good laboratory practices.
- Knowledge of analytical chemistry equipment and techniques.
- Basic mechanical and chemical aptitude.
- Strong computer skills and experience with MS office suite.
Responsibilities
- Performs raw material, in-process and finished product QC analytical testing which includes viscosity, specific gravity, pH, solids, color/odor, titration, GC and HPLC analysis, etc.
- Conducts audits on operating, high speed production lines.
- Responsible for notifying all appropriate parties of non-conforming product (out of specification material and/or product) and take appropriate action to contain material/product.
- Actively participates in root cause analysis and supports nonconformance investigations.
- Responsible for the calibration, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of all critical laboratory equipment such as HPLCs, GC, balances, and autotitrator.
- Understands and incorporates good documentation practices and good laboratory practices in daily operations.
- Utilizes various computer programs to record, retrieve and analyze information.
Other
- Responsible for promoting a safety culture and awareness within their area of responsibility.
- Support all plant safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Responsible for having a clear understanding of, and adhering to, all Corporate and plant quality processes, procedures and methodology.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communications skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
