Chemist - Second Shift - kdc/one Columbus

Kdc One; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kdc/one New Albany is seeking a Quality Control Chemist to ensure ingredient, bulk, and packaged products meet all standards. The role involves sampling raw materials, running GC/HPLC/FTIR tests, preparing reagents, and documenting CofAs in a fast-paced, GMP-driven environment at a New Albany facility.

Ideal candidates have a chemistry degree (or related field) and 3+ years in manufacturing or quality labs, with experience training others and familiarity with SAP; strong data analysis and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing or quality lab experience.
• 2+ years training others in lab procedures.
• Expertise in FDA GMPs, aseptic sampling, OSHA requirements, and SAP.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and data analysis skills.
• Able to follow SOPs and multitask in a fast-paced, compliance-driven setting.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and lab equipment and can distinguish colors and odors during testing.

Responsibilities

• Sample and inspect incoming raw materials from chemical tankers and palletized deliveries.
• Run lab tests on RO water, in-process batches, finished bulk, and packaged goods.
• Operate equipment like GC, HPLC, and FTIR to analyze product composition.
• Prepare reagents, run standardizations, and complete Certificates of Analysis (CofA).
• Release product in SAP once quality thresholds are confirmed.
• Support Out of Spec (OOS) investigations and retesting as needed.
• Recommend batch adjustments to stay within spec and keep quality fresh.
• Maintain equipment calibrations and lab cleanliness.
• Write and update SOPs and lab documentation for continuous improvement.
• Protect sensitive data like customer trials, formulas, and proprietary info are safe with you.
• Collaborate with compounding, production, and QA teams daily.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related science

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Quality Control Chemist

Location: Kdc/one New Albany| Full-Time Opportunity

At Kdc/one, our Quality Control Chemists make sure every ingredient, bulk blend, and packaged product meets the standards our customers expect.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Sample and inspect incoming raw materials from chemical tankers and palletized deliveries
• Run lab tests on RO water, in-process batches, finished bulk, and packaged goods
• Operate equipment like GC, HPLC, and FTIR to analyze product composition
• Prepare reagents, run standardizations, and complete Certificates of Analysis (CofA)
• Release product in SAP once quality thresholds are confirmed
• Support Out of Spec (OOS) investigations and retesting as needed
• Recommend batch adjustments to stay within spec and keep quality fresh
• Maintain equipment calibrations and lab cleanliness
• Write and update SOPs and lab documentation for continuous improvement
• Protect sensitive data like customer trials, formulas, and proprietary info are safe with you
• Collaborate with compounding, production, and QA teams daily

What We Need from You:

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related science strongly preferred
• 3+ years in manufacturing or quality lab experience required
• 2+ years training others in lab procedures preferred
• Expertise in FDA GMPs, aseptic sampling, OSHA requirements, and SAP
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and data analysis skills
• Ability to follow SOPs and multitask in a fast-paced, compliance-driven setting
• Comfortable working with chemicals and lab equipment and can distinguish colors and odors during testing