Quality Assurance Chemist: Lab & Process Data

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

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.