QC/QA Analyst

ISP Freetown Fine Chemicals Inc

Benefits & Perks:


* Team recognition rewards, sponsored lunches and monetary incentives based on performance


* Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision


* 401(k) plan with company match


* Rotating shift – 14 days off/month

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:


* Performs a variety of routine tests or experiments within parameters defined by supervisors.  Observes and adjusts variables as necessary. 


* Operates a wide range of analytical equipment including GC’s, HPLC’s, FTIR, UV/Vis spectrometer, auto-titrators, particle size analyzers, viscometers, pH meters, Nitrogen Analyzers etc. 


* Provides analytical support to production operations and becomes familiar with basic process chemistries to put analytical testing into the proper context.


* May perform tests and experiments of a non-routine nature in response to various production situations or in accordance with supervisors’ instructions.


* Demonstrates basic competence in experimental techniques. 


* Conducts all observations and adjusts variables as instructed making a variety of specified measurements and manipulations as necessary. 


* Recognizes irregularities in equipment, tests, and experiments, bringing them to the attention of the supervisor. 


* May perform minor adjustments and repairs of instruments, mostly under the guidance of the supervisor.


* Summarizes results using appropriate mathematical techniques, maintaining data in appropriate form for interpretation by supervisors. 


* Maintains complete record of work. 


* Provides data for formal reports composed by supervisors.


* Performs other related duties as required.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:


* Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field with 0-2 yrs.

experience; or Associate's degree in related field with 1-4 yrs.

experience; or technical certification/military training in science field with 3 – 5 yrs.

experience.


* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, detail oriented.


* Ability to analyze problems.


* Ability to recognize the cause of inconsistent or unexpected analytical results.


* Ability to learn or a basic knowledge of LIMS, various analytical instrument software and other databases.


* Proficient with MS Word and Excel.


* Excellent oral and written communication skills.


* Must work a rotating shift schedule.

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:


* Experience with Laboratory Instrument Management

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