Quality Control Chemist

Verdant Specialty Solutions

Halifax

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced Pension

Life Assurance

Discretionary Bonus

25 Days Holiday + Statutory

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

On Site Free Parking

Job summary

Verdant Specialty Solutions LLC in Halifax seeks a QC Analyst to ensure finished products meet customer requirements by analytical testing and providing adjustments for non-conforming batches. The role supports new processes and maintains primary analytical equipment with a first-response approach, calibrations, and meticulous records.

The position operates within a 24/5 QC pattern with potential expansion to 24/7; weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

Experience in a QC lab following Health, Safety & Environment guidelines.
Ability to manage two laboratories on shift.
Ensure raw materials and in-process samples are tested per quality system.
Maintain analytical records and perform equipment calibration.
Input data into IT systems and support process improvements.

Responsibilities

Maintain 24/5 QC lab operations including shift coverage.
Perform calibration and maintenance of analytical equipment.
Review results and advise on adjustments for non-conforming products.
Train shift Operators in analytical techniques.
Assist with new analytical techniques and process improvements.

Skills

Laboratory management

Quality systems

Calibration procedures

Data entry accuracy

Tools

HPLC

Job description

Job Overview and Responsibilities

Operating with demanding Quality Standards, the role is working within a manufacturing environment to provide an analytical service to the site to determine that finished products meet customer requirements and advise on adjustments for non-conforming products required to improve first time pass rates. To assist with analysis of new processes. To maintain analytical equipment on a ‘first response’ basis and perform equipment calibration and maintain records.

Requirements

To ensure that all laboratory work and the lab are managed in adherence with Health, Safety & Environment guidelines.
Ensure CoSHH is maintained within laboratory area and each chemical is assessed before handling
To manage 2 laboratories whilst on shift
To ensure that raw material, intermediates and finished products are tested as required by the site Quality system and released as required
To manage Incoming raw material as per our quality management system.
To ensure that samples of intermediates and finished products are retained and recorded as required.
To ensure that correct records of all analytical results are retained in books
To give instructions to Operators during batch processing based on analytical results and to make quality related decisions when there are manufacturing problems.
To support with new analytical techniques and adapt techniques from other entities to allow analysis of products on Halifax equipment.
To maintain specialist analytical equipment, (HPLC,GC, IC and related technical computer equipment) and carry out any trouble shooting as and when required.
To carry out on the job training of Shift Operators in the techniques used for in-process testing.
To input analysis data into IT system as required and carry out stock movement in the IT system.
Maintain Laboratory house keeping at all times
Maintain day to day running of the lab and ensure all topping up is completed
To carry out any other reasonable request.

The QC department currently operates a 24/5 shift pattern, with shifts running from 6:00am to 6:15pm and 6:00pm to 6:15am. The current shift rotation includes a Sunday 6:00pm start. The business is considering the potential introduction of 24/7 operational coverage in the future. Any proposed changes affecting existing employees’ working arrangements will be subject to the appropriate consultation process.
Applicants should be aware that future shift requirements may include weekend working, subject to confirmation of the operating arrangements.

Benefits