Quality Control Chemist — Lab QA & Compliance

Brenntag; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wealth fare benefits

Pension with company contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Brenntag is seeking a Laboratory Technician in South Gate, CA. The role involves acting as a technical contact for regional blends, supporting audits, and participating in the Blend Team. You will manage QC/QA documentation, perform routine quality testing, and maintain lab equipment to ensure accurate results.

The position requires a BS degree (or equivalent) with 3+ years of lab experience, and preferred chemical distribution background. Union facility, with benefits and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Chemical distribution experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical contact for the region on topics and blends unique for South Gate.
• Main contact during customer audits for South Gate laboratory.
• Participates in weekly Blend Team meetings and conducts formulation trials as part of the Blend Team.
• Manages QC/QA documentation for South Gate locations.
• Maintains lab equipment and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis and quality documents as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Cross-level communication

Chemical distribution experience

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent

Tools

Gas Chromatograph

ICP

Refractometer

Karl-Fischer moisture tester

pH meter

Job description

Brenntag is seeking a Laboratory Technician in South Gate, CA. The role involves acting as a technical contact for regional blends, supporting audits, and participating in the Blend Team. You will manage QC/QA documentation, perform routine quality testing, and maintain lab equipment to ensure accurate results.

The position requires a BS degree (or equivalent) with 3+ years of lab experience, and preferred chemical distribution background. Union facility, with benefits and overtime as needed.