QC Chemist- Weekend Days

Hydrite Chemical Co.; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $3

Retirement contribution up to 10%

Wellness incentive $600/year

Medical, dental, and vision - first‑of

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. in Terre Haute, IN is seeking a QC/QA lab professional to perform quality control analyses on incoming, manufactured, and outgoing materials.

The role supports the Hydrite Standards of Excellence and requires adherence to SOPs, proper documentation, and collaboration with production teams. The position involves titration, spectroscopic analyses, instrument maintenance, and data recording in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Good laboratory analytical skills.
• Ability to apply advanced math and problem solving.
• Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Strong written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control analysis on incoming, in-process, and outgoing materials.
• Conduct titration, densitometry, turbidity, conductivity, pH, color, spectroscopy, gravimetric and distillation measurements.
• Maintain accurate, neat, and complete records.
• Perform daily laboratory activities to support production requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate instruments; prepare solutions and standards.
• Communicate quality concerns to supervisor; act on acceptance/rejection decisions.

Skills

Lab analytics

Math skills

Multitasking

English communication

Education

Pursuing chemistry degree

Job description

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

• $3 Shift Differential!
• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured, and outgoing material. Ensure all Quality Assurance/Quality Control practices and procedures are followed. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. The position is located at Terre Haute and manufacturers fertilizer and good grade bisulfites.

Shift for this role is Friday-Sunday 7am-7:30pm

Primary responsibilities include:

• Perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured and outgoing materials with authority to make acceptance, production adjustments or rejection decisions.
• Responsible for analysis of samples by titration, densitometry, turbidity, conductivity, pH, color, spectroscopy, gravimetric and distillation.
• Maintain records accurately, neatly, legibly and completely.
• Perform daily laboratory activities to help meet production requirements.
• Perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control checks, solutions preparations and standardization.
• Assure timely response of material acceptance/rejection decisions.
• Maintain a clean and neat laboratory at all times; clean glassware.
• Communicate to supervisor concerns about laboratory practices, operational problems, quality trends, etc.
• Perform and complete analysis and projects, as assigned by supervisor.
• Promote complete customer satisfaction through quality and service to both external and internal customers
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• All staff members are responsible for reporting food safety problems to their supervisor or the Quality Management upon observation of a known or potential issue.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.
• Perform administrative duties which includes the generation, distribution and filing of Certificates of Analysis.
• Maintain analytical capabilities.
• Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary.
• Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.
• Perform special projects as assigned by the QC Lab Supervisor.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the QC Lab Supervisor

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Must possess good laboratory analytical skills.
• Able to apply advanced math skills and use involved problem solving.
• Must be self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Pursuing a degree in chemistry or any related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work in plant where temperatures range from 10 degrees up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, occasionally.
• Able to perform tasks requiring good manual dexterity.
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Able to wear a hairnet and beard net, if applicable, with a hard hat.
• Able to wear goggles for up to 12 hours per day.
• No exposed jewelry in body piercings when in a GMP production area.
• Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited.
• Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours a day without restrictions. Please refer to the SOP for facial hair guidelines.
• Ability to meet DOT vision requirements.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

Hydrite is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.