QC Bench Chemist

DuBois Chemicals, Inc.; Sharonville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DuBois Chemicals, Inc. is seeking a QA/Technical Support professional to provide chemistry-based technical support and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental rules.

The role collaborates with QA, Plant Management, Production teams and EHS to uphold product quality and safe operations. The position requires 1–3 years of wet chemistry testing experience, strong problem-solving, and effective communication across locations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of wet chemistry testing experience.
• Experience with SPC, data analysis, and PC skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities in technical matters.
• Effective communication across locations and levels.
• Ability to lead quality assurance matters and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Employs safe work habits and complies with safety requirements.
• Provide daily production support including testing and disposition of raw materials, products and packaging.
• Works closely with QA, Plant Management, Production Teams and EHS to ensure quality and safety.
• Provide technical support for waste minimization and environmental compliance.
• Utilize SPC methods in data collection, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action effectiveness.
• Perform other responsibilities delegated by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Skills

Wet chemistry testing

Statistical Process Control

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the QA Manager, the position is responsible for providing technical support regarding the chemistry of products, adherence to quality specifications and compliance to safety, regulatory and environmental rules and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employs safe work habits and complies with all applicable safety requirements.
• Provide daily production support including testing, adjusting and disposition of raw materials, products and packaging.
• Works closely with Quality Assurance, Plant Management, Production Teams and EHS to ensure overall quality and safety of products produced and distributed from the Sharonville Plant.
• Provide technical support with regards to waste minimization, environmental compliance, and timely disposition of returns, discrepant product and materials.
• Utilize SPC methods in data collection, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action effectiveness and cost saving/avoidance analysis.
• Any other responsibilities delegated by the Quality Assurance Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One to three years of wet chemistry testing experience.
• Statistical Process Control, Data Analysis, PC skills
• Must have strong problem-solving abilities specifically in technical matters.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel at multiple locations
• Must have the ability to take a leadership role in all Quality Assurance matters.
• Must be able to excel in a team environment.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.