Quality Control Chemist

Verdant Specialty Solutions, Inc.; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Control Chemist to join its dynamic team. This role involves performing critical quality control inspections and tests throughout the production process, ensuring that products meet the highest standards before shipment. The company offers a vibrant startup atmosphere with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a strong commitment to safety and quality, this position is perfect for individuals looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about chemistry and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous matching 401k Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Discount programs on gym memberships and equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biology required.
• Experience in laboratory safety and effective communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control inspections and tests during production.
• Certify products for shipment and maintain the retain system.
• Communicate effectively with team members and manage data.

Skills

Laboratory safety techniques

Effective communication skills

Wet and instrumental analyses

Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Creativity and independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Biology

High school diploma with laboratory experience

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant’s vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant’s international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant?

Opportunities for growth: Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic ‘start up’ atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Committed to safety: Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals against larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health, and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety.

About the position

The Quality Control Chemist is responsible for performing tasks that support the operations unit during batch processing, including quality control inspections, checks, and tests during all stages of production and certifying products for shipment.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Understanding laboratory calibration procedures and protocol.
• Work and effectively communicate with supervisors, managers, other QC Chemists, chemical operators, maintenance technicians, material handlers, contractors, and engineers.
• Make and record observations for improving processes.
• Maintain the retain system.
• Manipulate computer systems to enter data, manage inventories, and generate Certificates of Analysis (LIMS and SAP).
• Effectively communicate process stage and disposition information on batches.
• Conduct miscellaneous sample analysis for the investigation of customer complaints, concerns, or requests.
• Participate in Gauge R&R studies to validate methods and analysts.
• Follow laboratory procedures in disposing of laboratory waste to ensure environmental compliance.
• Follow laboratory procedures for labeling, storage, and safe handling of chemicals.
• Perform analyses of incoming raw materials using approved methods and specifications to certify their quality.
• Carry out in-process and final product analyses.
• Certify products for shipment.
• Support/adhere to all quality system requirements, including ISO 9001, European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI), Good Manufacturing Practices, and Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), consistent with Manufacturing Excellence and HSSE Management Systems as it relates to this position.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biology, or a high school diploma with related laboratory experience.
• Ability to perform job activities in compliance with HSE policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard concepts and practices within the field of chemistry.
• Knowledge in performing wet and instrumental analyses for controlling chemical processes.
• Understanding of laboratory safety techniques.
• Understanding of solution preparation.
• Understanding of when and how to report incidents or accidents.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, email, and navigating file servers and web-based programs.
• A certain degree of creativity and independence to accomplish goals.

HSSE Responsibilities:

• Follow all site HSSE policies and procedures.
• Completely understand and follow plant life critical procedures.
• Use appropriate PPE based on job task.
• Fully participate in plant health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) initiatives.
• Complete live and computer-based training to comply with HS&E requirements and policies.
• Attend required daily and monthly safety meetings.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Follow laboratory procedures for labeling, storage, and safe handling of chemicals.
• Appropriately handle and generate hazardous waste as part of lab operations utilizing satellite containers. Responsible for container labeling and marking, moving containers, and may collect samples to assist with characterization of waste.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position starts at $23.80 per hour. Verdant offers competitive pay based on your qualifications and experience, with different wage levels for various Quality Control Chemist roles.

• Competitive and comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous matching 401k Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yearly rollover (cannot be combined with FSA).
• Health advocacy and services.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company discount programs available including discounts on gym memberships and equipment, hotels, rental cars, etc.

EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disabled

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