Lead Quality Control Chemist - 2nd Shift

KDC/One; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Quality Control Chemist to oversee lab operations and ensure product quality. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team in testing and sampling of products while adhering to rigorous quality standards. You will collaborate with various departments to enhance lab efficiency and mentor lab employees to achieve their best performance. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about quality assurance and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Bonus Potential

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Qualifications

• 3+ years of lab experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership experience preferred for managing QC Lab activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all functions within the QC Lab for testing and sampling.
• Motivate and develop QC Lab employees to meet performance expectations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in lab operations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Quality Control Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Related Technical Field

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Analytical Software

Job description

Lead Quality Control Chemist - 2nd Shift

kdc/one Groveport, 4400 South Hamilton Rd, Groveport, Ohio, United States of America Req #3245

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

About us:

Kdc/one is currently hiring at our Groveport, Ohio location. As part of the kdc/one network, we are the leading best-in-class producer of beauty and personal care products! Our Groveport location is accessible with an easy commute located on RT. 33/Hamilton Rd.

We offer excellent opportunities with competitive wages from entry level, semi and skilled trade positions. We have opportunities for advancement at all of our sites and are excited to have you join the kdc/one Team!

General Information:

The Quality Control (QC) Lead leads and performs all functions within the QC Lab related to the testing/sampling of bulk and finished products in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions (WI). In addition, this position supports the QC Lab Manager with completing required tasks.

What are we looking for?

• BA/BS in Chemistry or related technical field
• Minimum of three years lab experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Previous leadership experience strongly preferred.

Benefits Include:

• Health/Vision/Dental/401k/bonus potential!
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Immediate openings

This position is responsible for:

• Assists the QC Lab Manager in planning, organizing, directing and controlling all activities in the analytical and microbiology lab areas.
• Leads, assigns and/or performs all activities within the QC Lab to ensure performance expectations, lab schedules and other related activities are met timely and with the highest level of quality.
• Motivates, coaches, develops and provides feedback to the QC Lab employees to ensure performance expectations are achieved.
• Collaborates with the QC Lab team and other departments to improve lab operations, and participates in special projects as requested.
• Reviews bulk product testing results to ensure any required adjustments to the bulk are within specification. Communicates any out of specs to the appropriate department leaders, as defined by QC Lab Manager.
• Ensures all equipment is being maintained, calibrated and verified according to applicable standards and specifications.
• Reconciles and maintains inventory of lab supplies and equipment. Reports inventory levels and communicates discrepancies to the QC Lab Manager.
• Identifies and recommends new/upgraded equipment and/or methods to improve productivity and capacity.
• Leads and/or conducts investigations related to errors, safety incidents, quality defects and deviations to assure that root causes are identified and appropriate corrective actions are taken and/or implemented.
• Coordinates and/or performs training for all QC Lab employees. Ensures all QC Lab employees have received the necessary training and are following all applicable SOP’s, Work instructions, and cGMPs procedures.
• Follows, promotes and enforces KDC’s safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures.
• Assists the safety department and safety committee with investigations and corrective actions related to safety hazards and/or incidents.
• Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system and FDA good manufacturing practices, includes maintaining a clean, contaminant-free and orderly work area at all times.