Quality Assurance Specialist
3 weeks ago
Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global leader in specialty chemical manufacturing, serving top-tier personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Our vision is to be the trusted provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for the consumer and industrial markets.
Why Verdant?We offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development. Our commitment to safety, quality, and supply reliability sets us apart from larger companies. We pride ourselves on industry-leading environmental, safety, health, and quality standards.
Job Summary:The Quality Control Chemist is responsible for ensuring the quality of our products throughout the production process. This includes performing quality control inspections, checks, and tests during all stages of production, as well as certifying products for shipment.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform laboratory calibration procedures and protocols
- Collaborate with supervisors, managers, and other teams to ensure effective communication and process improvement
- Make and record observations to improve processes
- Maintain the retention system
- Manage computer systems to enter data, manage inventories, and generate Certificates of Analysis (LIMS and SAP)
- Communicate process stage and disposition information on batches
- Conduct miscellaneous sample analysis for customer complaints, concerns, or requests
- Participate in Gauge R&R studies to validate methods and analysts
- Follow laboratory procedures for disposing of laboratory waste and ensuring environmental compliance
- Follow laboratory procedures for labeling and storage, and safe handling of chemicals
- Perform analyses of incoming raw materials using approved methods and specifications
- Certify products for shipment
- Support and 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)
- 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
- Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, email, and navigating file servers and web-based programs
- Certain degree of creativity and independence to accomplish goals
- 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 and storage, and safe handling of chemicals
- Appropriately handle hazardous waste as part of lab operations
- Competitive and comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits through Cigna
- Generous matching 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yearly rollover
- Health advocacy and services
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Other company-paid programs, including identity theft resolution, travel assistance, will preparation, discounts on gym membership and equipment, massage therapy, nutrition programs, and smoking cessation
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