Quality Control Chemist

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Bangkok; On-site; IDR 907,771,000 - 1,361,656,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Chemist to perform routine and specialized QC testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

The role involves developing validation methods, analyzing data for accuracy, and preparing detailed QC reports to support regulatory compliance. You will maintain lab equipment and ensure adherence to SOPs for engineers and visitors, while safeguarding chemical inventories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a QC laboratory setting.
• Relevant certifications in quality control or analytical chemistry are a plus.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry techniques and QC methods.
• Ability to analyze complex data and identify trends and issues.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g., LIMS, chromatography data systems).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure quality standards.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for testing and quality control.
• Analyze test results and data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Prepare detailed reports on QC activities, findings, and recommendations.
• Ensure all laboratory activities comply with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies in QC processes and results.
• Ensure engineers & visitors following the right work instruction and standard Operating Procedure when using each of the lab equipments.
• Maintain and prepare the chemical inventory in QC Lab.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical chemistry

LIMS

Chemistry techniques

Data trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Chromatography data systems

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:As a Quality Control Chemist, you will conduct quality testing, validate analytical methods, analyze data, prepare QC reports, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain laboratory equipment, and resolve discrepancies to uphold product quality and laboratory standards.Principal Responsibilities:Perform routine and specialized tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure quality standards.Develop and validate analytical methods for testing and quality control.Analyze test results and data to ensure accuracy and reliability.Prepare detailed reports on QC activities, findings, and recommendations.Ensure all laboratory activities comply with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning.Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies in QC processes and results.Ensure engineers & visitors following the right work instruction and standard Operating Procedure when using each of the lab equipments.Maintain and prepare the chemical inventory in QC Lab.- HSE Responsibilities: Safety remains the number 1 priority by making it an integral part in all activities. Em-ployees must review their work areas to identify hazards and assess risks and opportunities. The employee must comply with the HSEQS policy and other related regulations.Required Skills:Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field.3-5 years of experience in a QC laboratory setting.Relevant certifications in quality control or analytical chemistry are a plus.Strong understanding of analytical chemistry techniques and QC methods.Ability to analyze complex data and identify trends and issues.Proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g., LIMS, chromatography data systems).Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [e-mail] .If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role