Quality Control Analyst

Kelly Services; Coushatta (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Telemedicine

Retirement savings plan

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical in Coushatta, LA is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to support manufacturing by performing lab analyses on raw materials and finished products to ensure specifications are met.

You will run daily analyses, operate analyzers like particle size, surface area, porosity analyzers, TGA, and sulfur analyzer, and report out-of-specs to Quality and Operations. This is a 3-month contract with 12-hour day/night shifts and $26–$28/hour depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related science required.
• 1–2 years of industrial lab experience preferred; fresh graduates considered.
• Ability to communicate data clearly and effectively.
• Willingness to work nonstandard hours and 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily lab analyses to generate results and COAs.
• Operate and maintain particle size, surface area, porosity analyzers, TGA and sulfur analyzer.
• Report out-of-spec values to Quality and Operations teams promptly.
• Coordinate testing of incoming samples and QA testing.
• Monitor QC data integrity and report anomalies.
• Maintain calibration and preventive maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Assist with lab inventory and lot-number issuance.
• Follow all lab safety regulations and keep a clean work area.
• Learn and follow plant safety rules.

Skills

Lab analysis

Data reporting

Communication of results

Team work

Safety compliance

Education

BS in Chemistry or related scientific discipline

Tools

Particle size analyzer

Surface area analyzer

Porosity analyzer

TGA

Sulfur analyzer

Job description

Kelly Science & Clinical is currently seeking candidates for a Quality Control Analyst positions at a Chemical Manufacturing company in Coushatta, LA. The overall responsibility of the position is to support manufacturing operations by performing laboratory analyses on raw materials and finished products to ensure quality specifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Run daily laboratory analyses to provide analytical results and certificates of analyses
• Be proficient at running and maintaining laboratory instrumentation including particle size analyzer, surface area and porosity analyzer, TGA, and sulfur analyzer
• Report out of specification values promptly to Quality and Operations teams
• Coordinate receiving and Quality testing of incoming samples
• Monitor all QC functions for data integrity and report anomalies to the appropriate parties
• Coordinate proper maintenance and calibration of analytical equipment, including scheduling of preventative maintenance
• Assist with laboratory database maintenance and issuance of lot numbers
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining lab inventories, including finished lot composite retains
• Learn and follow all lab and plant safety regulations
• Maintain good lab housekeeping

Requirements

• BS in Chemistry or related scientific discipline
• 1-2 years of Industrial lab experience is preferred, but fresh graduates will be considered
• Ability to communicate data and analytical results clearly, concisely, and effectively
• Able to gather and analyze information and identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating day and night shifts (6-6) in a fast paced laboratory setting
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be flexible and willing to work “nonstandard” hours as required
• Must be a reliable team member, consistently adhering to work schedules and following through on commitments
• Strong commitment to personal and workplace safety

This is a 3-month contract position with a 12 hour rotating day and night shift work schedule and a pay rate of $26-28 per hour dependent upon level of education and experience.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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