QC Chemist

Kelly Scientific is partnering with a fast-growing manufacturer of premium health and beauty products who are hiring (3) skilled QC Chemists to support their facility in Ottawa, IL.

• Title: QC Chemist
• Location: Ottawa, IL
• Salary: $18-25/hr. depending on experience + benefits

Available Shifts:

• A | 5am-3pm | M - Thursday
• C | 7pm-5am | M - Thursday
• D | 5am-6pm | Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
• Overview formulas prior to compound manufacturing commencement.
• Assist QA/QC Manager as needed. Preform basic laboratory equipment calibration.
• Utilize UHPLC, GC, FT-IR, etc. for analysis.
• Sample and analyze incoming raw materials to ensure the materials meet specification.
• Maintain standards, and prepare retention samples.
• Complete test records accurately, completely and neatly.
• Preform testing in line with required frequencies.
• Maintain representative samples of all the finished products.
• Submit batch finished product samples to Micro, for testing in a timely manner, review reports upon arrival.
• Analyze finished products to ensure specifications are met, and histories are appropriately captured.
• Assist recommend with sanitization inspections in compounding area production line.
• Demonstrate a teamwork orientation.
• Willingness to learn processes and contribute to development of new processes.
• Displays strong work ethic, and willingness to accept accountability.
• Communicate with compounding, R&D, QC line inspectors, and raw material vendors in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Chemistry/ or Biology with 0 years of work experience (or) High School Diploma with 3 years of work experience.
• Experience with personal care or similarly regulated products preferred.
• Basic laboratory testing experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic mathematical proficiency.
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) knowledge strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing experience with batch adjustment responsibility.
• Knowledge of physical testing fill weights, torque, color/odor/appearance comparison with established standard preferred.
• Highly experienced with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with controlled documents and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Position Requirements Able to work 8-hour shifts.
• Able to stand for an extended amount of time.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.