QC/QA Chemist

Hunter Amenities International; Burlington; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personal care amenities manufacturer in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to ensure quality control of products through sampling, analysis, and compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a BSc in Chemistry, exceptional communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team. The company offers a competitive compensation package and promotes a dynamic workplace culture focused on teamwork and professional ethics.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Dynamic and successful global team environment

Qualifications

• Preferably BSc in Chemistry.
• Excellent computer skills with good knowledge of Excel.
• Detail oriented, exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to work independently or within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and analyze bulk and finished goods.
• Perform general maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor inventory of lab supplies and reagents.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

BSc in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hunter Amenities is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Personal Care Amenities with 40 years of experience in the global market. We are a highly entrepreneurial, professional, and driven organization that believes in teamwork, professional ethics, and outstanding service. Hunter is proud to be a Platinum level member of the “Best Managed Companies” program in Canada.

The Opportunity:

Ensure that all bulk and finished goods are sampled, analyzed, tested and inspected according to established procedures, compendia and standard testing methods while under minimal supervision.The working hours for this role is from 7am - 3pm, Day Shift.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples and analyze bulk and Finished Good samples and maintain required documentation and records of analysis.
• Maintain and control all bulk and Finished Good standards or masters.
• Perform instrumental and wet chemistry tasks, set up and operate lab instrumentation such as IR, pH meter, viscometer, convection oven, etc., if required by the test method
• Perform general maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment according to established calibration program.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and method problems and recommend solutions.
• Interpret and document all test results, calculations and observations and complete comprehensive reports as required.
• Coordinate Out of Specs analytical test results to their superior, conduct investigation and complete OOS Analytical Test report.
• Initiate NCR for non-conforming materials and distribute to concerned personnel; contact suppliers when required.
• Maintain a detailed record of all test results and collect data for future specs establishment; initiate specs development and/or modification according to historical data.
• Monitor inventory of lab supplies and reagents needed for analysis, and any consumable items for lab instruments.
• Perform compatibility testing of new formulations and new packaging components.
• Maintain compliance to all health and safety standards, SOP’s, GMP, GLP, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Preferably BSc in Chemistry
• Excellent computer skills with a good knowledge of Excel
• Detail oriented, exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to work independently or within a team environment
• Exercise good judgment on manufacturing decisions

We offer:

• A competitive compensation package.
• The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, dynamic, and successful global team. We believe in our people and our people believe in Hunter.

A Little Bit More About Us:

Hunter Amenities’ global headquarters is in Burlington, Ontario where we manufacture one of the richest portfolios of licensed amenity brands for our 5- and 6-star global hotels, boutique hotels, spas, cruise lines and retail clients. Hunter has built a broad retail portfolio, creating both private labels and branded beauty products of the highest quality. Learn more about our company and culture at www.hunteramenities.com.

Based on our profile and needs we will only contact those candidates selected for interviews. Thanks for applying!

Hunter Amenities International Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Hunter does not discriminate on the basis of race/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by current law.

Hunter Amenities is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at 1-800-668-1483.