Lead Chemist

US08 Arch Wood Protection, Inc; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

medical

dental

vision

life, and disability insurance

paid time off

paid holidays

paid sick leave

Job summary

Arxada, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is hiring a Lead Chemist in Conley, GA to join the Quality Control team. This onsite role blends hands-on analytical testing with quality leadership, investigations, and mentoring colleagues.

You will work with manufacturing and quality partners to resolve issues, strengthen laboratory processes, and drive reliable product quality. The role requires proven QC testing experience and knowledge of ISO 9001.

Qualifications

• Experience performing analytical testing in a QC laboratory or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of analytical methods, laboratory practices, quality documentation and investigation techniques.
• Experience investigating quality issues and applying root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to perform a broad range of laboratory tests and adapt techniques as needed.
• Experience training or mentoring laboratory colleagues and providing guidance.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems, with exposure to ISO 9001 and internal auditing.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process batches and finished products using approved methods.
• Analyze plant batches, investigate quality issues, and lead root cause investigations for quality incidents.
• Maintain and improve site quality programs by monitoring performance and supporting corrective actions.
• Develop, update and review Quality Control procedures and analytical methods; support ISO 9001 audits.
• Oversee quality transactions and resolve ERP errors; issue Certificates of Analysis and maintain documentation.
• Train and mentor new laboratory technicians and oversee the QC training program.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and consumables; coordinate external maintenance and repairs; oversee inventory of supplies and chemicals.
• Follow safety policies and promote safe work practices in the lab.

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality Control

Root cause analysis

Investigations

Mentoring

ISO 9001 familiarity

ERP troubleshooting

Job description

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As a Lead Chemist in Conley, GA, you will be a key member of our Quality Control team, helping ensure the quality and consistency of raw materials, in-process batches and finished products. This onsite laboratory role combines hands‑on analytical testing with quality leadership, continuous improvement, investigations, and the opportunity to train and mentor colleagues. You will work closely with manufacturing and quality partners to resolve issues, strengthen laboratory processes and help drive reliable quality performance.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process batches and finished products using approved methods, including non-routine laboratory testing needed to support investigations and quality projects
• Analyze and adjust plant batches, investigate problem batches, and lead root cause investigations for minor and major quality incidents
• Maintain and improve site quality programs by monitoring quality performance, supporting corrective actions, and contributing to continuous improvement across manufacturing and Quality Control processes
• Develop, update and review Quality Control procedures and analytical methods, and support ISO 9001 activities as a member of the internal audit team
• Oversee quality transactions and resolve ERP errors as required, issue Certificates of Analysis, and maintain appropriate quality documentation within relevant information systems
• Train and mentor new laboratory technicians, oversee the QC training program, and provide ongoing procedural and technical support to the Quality Control Laboratory
• Maintain laboratory equipment and consumables, coordinate external maintenance and repairs, and oversee inventory of laboratory supplies and chemicals
• Follow all safety policies and procedures while actively promoting and encouraging safe work practices throughout the laboratory

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience performing analytical testing in a Quality Control laboratory or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of analytical methods, laboratory practices, quality documentation and investigation techniques
• Experience investigating quality issues and applying root cause analysis and corrective action principles
• Ability to perform a broad range of laboratory tests and use analytical techniques beyond established procedures when needed
• Experience training or mentoring laboratory colleagues and providing technical or procedural guidance
• Working knowledge of quality management systems, with exposure to ISO 9001 and internal auditing
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills, with the ability to work safely and effectively in an onsite manufacturing laboratory environment

The expected salary range for this role is 63,000 USD to 77,000 USD, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life, and disability insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid sick leave

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. US08