Chemistry Lab Technician

Astrix; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Technical Recruiter and Account Manager to join their team. This entry-level role involves performing essential quality assurance tasks in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for inspecting and documenting chemical blends, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and maintaining accurate records. The position offers a structured contract-to-hire opportunity with a competitive pay rate and a shift schedule that accommodates training and transition to night shifts. If you're passionate about science and quality assurance, this is a fantastic chance to kickstart your career in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or related field is required.
• Knowledge of quality principles and good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing and approval of chemical blends.
• Inspect raw materials and finished goods for quality compliance.
• Document test results and maintain quality records.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Typing skills

Filing skills

Basic PC skills

Knowledge of modern quality principles

Knowledge of industrial quality practices

Education

BS/BA degree in Chemistry

Associates degree in Chemistry

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

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This range is provided by Astrix. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $21.75/hr

Lead Technical Recruiter, Account Manager at Astrix Technology Group

• Pay Rate: $21/hr + $.75 shift premium. $2 increase at 6 months upon conversion
• Hours: M-Th 4:30pm-3:00am. Training will be a split shift 12p-10:30pm for 3-4 weeks depending on the individual, then they move to night shift.
• 6 month contract-to-hire

Qualification Requirements: A BS/BA degree in Chemistry or other related science field or an Associates degree in Chemistry or other related science field plus laboratory experience. Knowledge of modern quality principles & modern industrial quality practices preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills. Must possess typing, filing and basic PC skills; Windows and Microsoft Office experience a plus.

Authority: Authority to stop product shipment pending final disposition by Quality Manager. May halt or approve production, based on Quality specifications, policies, and procedures. Ability to reject or accept raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods. May initiate preventive actions & recommend solutions. May halt any unsafe activity.

Job Duties, Functions, Responsibilities:

• Must perform routine jobs associated with the testing and approving of chemical and blends.
• Incoming, intermediate and final chemical inspection of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Inspection of USP containers and tankers, when applicable.
• Gauging, sampling, and documentation of incoming ethanol shipments, when applicable.
• Documentation of test results, status and chemical nonconformances.
• Maintenance of quality records.
• Verification of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods versus established specifications.
• Generation of certificates of analysis.
• USP testing, documentation, routine monograph testing, when applicable.

Other Duties:

• Keep work areas clean and neat.
• Follow all safety policies.
• Responsibilities involving food safety, when required.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Quality Assurance and Science

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing