QC Chemist 1

USA – DuBois Chemicals, Inc; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Income protection plans

Job summary

DuBois Chemicals, Inc is seeking a QA support specialist to provide technical and quality support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will test raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products, perform line audits, and collaborate with QA, EHS and production teams to uphold quality and safety standards.

You will use SPC methods for data collection and root cause analysis, assist with material disposition decisions, and drive continuous improvement across plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science.
• 1–3 years of wet chemistry testing experience.
• Experience with SPC, data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication across multiple locations.
• Ability to take a leadership role in QA matters.
• Team-oriented with collaboration across departments.
• Willingness to conduct internal quality audits 2–4 times per month.
• Identify discrepancies and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily production support including testing, adjustment and disposition of raw materials, products and packaging in a Plant Lab.
• Performs line audits and ensures product quality and safety.
• Supports production with product adjustments and material disposition decisions.
• Collaborates with QA, Plant Management, Production and EHS to maintain quality and safety.
• Applies SPC methods for data collection, root cause analysis and CAPA effectiveness.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the QA Manager.

Skills

Wet chemistry testing

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication across locations

Leadership in QA

Team collaboration

Internal audits

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field

Tools

PC skills

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 Quality Assurance Manager, this position provides technical and quality support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring products meet established quality specifications and comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include performing quality testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products; conducting line audits; supporting production with product adjustments and material disposition decisions; and collaborating closely with Production, Plant Management, Quality Assurance, and EHS teams to maintain product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

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 in a Plant Lab
• 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
• Must be available to conduct and support internal quality audits 2 to 4 times per month, including reviewing production activities, batch records, manufacturing documentation, and compliance with established quality procedures
• Must be able to identify discrepancies, document findings, and work with production teams to ensure corrective actions are implemented

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Related Science Degree

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.

DuBois values:

• Honest and Ethical Behavior
• Collaborative Communication
• Safety at Work and Home
• Environmental Stewardship

Working at DuBois is dynamic, flexible and fun. Our customer centric focus gives you the opportunity to leverage your creative and innovative talents to help deliver specialty chemical solutions safely while protecting the environment.

DuBois offers the stability and comprehensive benefits of a larger organization with the feel of a smaller, more personable company. The diversity of our roles, customers served and large number of manufacturing, distribution and technical centers provide many routes for your career advancement.

DuBois excellent benefit package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, vacation time and income protection plans.

Perks and Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401k with company match
• paid holidays
• vacation time
• income protection plans

If you value learning, improving processes and want to make an immediate impact, DuBois is where you want to be.