Lead QC Chemist - Analytics, QA & Process Improvement

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, 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.