Quality Control Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Chemical Engineer to join their team. This fully remote role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining QC systems for chemical products and processes, ensuring safety, compliance, and product consistency.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in analytical chemistry, SPC, and regulatory familiarity (GMP/ISO). Collaboration with R&D, production, and regulatory affairs is essential, with potential travel for regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality control or quality assurance within chemical/pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques and laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and specifications for materials and products.
• Oversee laboratory equipment operation and ensure accuracy of analytical testing methods.
• Use SPC to monitor process performance and identify deviations.
• Investigate quality issues, determine root causes, and implement CAPA.
• Collaborate with R&D and production for new products and process changes.
• Prepare quality reports, trend analyses, and regulatory submission documentation.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

SPC

Remote communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Quality Control Chemical Engineer to join their team, offering a flexible, fully remote working arrangement. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality control systems and standards for chemical products and processes. This role requires a thorough understanding of analytical techniques, statistical process control (SPC), and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with R&D, production, and regulatory affairs teams to ensure product consistency, safety, and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a meticulous engineer passionate about maintaining high quality standards in the chemical industry from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and specifications for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Oversee the operation of laboratory equipment and ensure the accuracy of analytical testing methods.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) to monitor process performance and identify deviations.
• Investigate quality issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams on new product introductions and process changes, ensuring quality requirements are met.
• Prepare quality reports, trend analyses, and documentation for regulatory submissions and internal reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality control or quality assurance within the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques and laboratory instrumentation.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, SPC, and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and remote communication skills.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., GMP, ISO) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Remote work flexibility with potential for occasional travel.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• A culture that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.