Chemical Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Chemist Quality Assurance professional to join our team at Arclin. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of our products.

• Perform analysis on raw materials, production, shipping, and developmental samples using standard methods.
• Approve completed products that meet internal and customer requirements.
• Recommend any needed product adjustments or actions to production based on sample test results, formula guidelines, experience, and other experts as necessary for efficient and timely completion of products meeting customer expectations.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of Certificates of Analysis.
• Maintain accurate records of all data taken using the LIMS system, batch cards, notebooks, reports, and checklists necessary for the specific type of data being recorded.
• Record incoming material Certificate of Analysis data and approve/reject material.
• Collect and maintain product samples, properly labeled, sorted, and stored for all lots in process and final acceptance, single or compilation sample for required retain period.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities for laboratory, laboratory/production interactions, and production processes; including recommending procedure changes, documenting non-conformance incidents for root cause investigations, and actively learning and reviewing test methods and laboratory protocols.
• Maintain the laboratory in a safe, organized, neat, well-stocked, functional condition; including cleaning up work areas, submitting purchase requests for depleted items, preparing replacement stock solutions, maintaining method calibrations, monitoring lab chemical and reagent shelf life, and repairing or notifying others of malfunctioning equipment.
• Participate in site safety and environmental programs.
• Perform various clerical duties relating to lab responsibilities.
• Perform laboratory activities as outlined in various ISO and work instruction documents, including internal audit responsibilities.
• Maintain active certification in first-aid techniques and administer as needed in site emergencies.
• Communicate pertinent information to other shifts, staff, and plant personnel on a timely basis.
• Prepare weekly reports on progress toward yearly goals.
• Ability to interact and communicate with others effectively, written and oral.