Quality Control Chemist

PSSI; Kieler (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food safety is seeking a detail-oriented R&D Scientist to enhance quality control processes. This role involves conducting analytical testing of raw materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvements. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence and innovation in food safety solutions. If you are passionate about data analysis and quality assurance, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values integrity and teamwork.

Benefits

Basic Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 4-year technical degree in a Science major is required.
• Experience with analytical techniques and instrumentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test raw materials and finished products for quality assurance.
• Train team members in lab procedures and maintain lab instruments.

Skills

Analytical Techniques

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Lab Instruments

ERP System

Job description

Are you an R&D Scientist who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about both data analysis and reaching the highest standards in product safety and quality? Do you enjoy developing and driving continuous improvements to quality control processes supporting Operations, our customers, and your team? If so, PSSI has the future for you! In this role, you will support operations by providing analytical testing for raw materials and finished products, including data analysis and reporting. Take the next step in your career to guide the PSSI Quality Control Team!

WHO WE ARE:

• The Leader in food-industry-related contract sanitation and food safety
• Over $1 Billion in sales with an excellent history of organic and acquisition growth
• Over 17 thousand team members throughout North America
• Corporate headquarters in Kieler, Wisconsin with team members working in over 400 customer plants throughout North America and at our production facilities in Kieler, WI or North Little Rock, AR.

OUR VISION:

To be the leading food safety solutions company that owns the standard of health and safety for our PSSI family and brand protection for our partners

• Safety: We are committed to the health and safety of our team members and set the standard of food safety for the protection of our customers’ products and brands.
• Integrity: We speak with candor, act with transparency, follow through on our commitments and abide by our principles and values.
• Team: We respect and value our team members, embrace diversity, and invest in their development through coaching and training.
• Customer Focus: We strive to exceed our internal and external customers’ expectations through open communication, relationships, and continuous improvement.
• Achievement: We manage our business to provide opportunities and stability for our team members, and bring value to our customers, owners, and the communities we serve.

THE WORK YOU WILL DO:

The Quality Control Chemist/Scientist ensures the quality of raw materials received into the facility and all products produced at our facility before being shipped to our customers. The role involves training the team in safe work and lab procedures, calibration of lab instruments, record keeping, and general lab upkeep. A staggered shift, including night and weekend hours, may be required.

• Inspect, sample, and test incoming raw materials, packaging, and finished products
• Perform scheduled calibration of lab instruments and maintain calibration records
• Perform transactions in the company ERP system to reflect movement of inventory from production to warehouse
• Prepare lab reagents and manage inventory of lab reagents and supplies
• Collect and test production wastewater effluent
• Recordkeeping of test data and inspections
• Monitor, inspect, and dispose of finished product retain samples
• Monitor production process of finished products to assure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
• Data entry (test results, calibration results, warehouse transfers, etc.)
• General lab upkeep and other duties as assigned
• Design and execute R&D experiments, as needed
• Assist in developing analytical methods to support R&D, as needed

YOUR MUST HAVES:

• Must have a 4-year BS or BA technical degree from a college or university, preferably in a Science major
• Experience with analytical techniques and instrumentation
• Due to the nature of this work, you must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

Additional skills, qualities, or experience that would help you be successful in this role include:

• Ability to work safely according to OSHA and company guidelines
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Scientific principles, a willingness to learn, and effective, efficient, and safe lab techniques
• Problem-solving ability
• Excellent project management skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Mechanical aptitude to set-up, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory equipment

OUR ENVIRONMENT:

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting/moving materials less than 25 pounds.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program

Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. (PSSI) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable laws. PSSI is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If an employee or applicant requires an accommodation, they should notify the appropriate contact as specified.

About the company

We’re food safety experts. We’re a team of 17,000 employees across 500 locations committed to protecting your products, and the wellbeing of your customers.