Solugen

Slaton, TX 79364

Position

QA/QC Tech (Slaton)

About Solugen:

Solugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory—the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels—all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Ready to shape the future? Join us.

Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating climate change? We're always on the lookout for dynamic individuals who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights power your work. As a self-starter, you’ll embrace the pace and uncertainty of startup culture– that’s where the best ideas flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a superpower.

Mission

Solugen’s mission is to decarbonize chemicals manufacturing. As a first step, Solugen is building a 10,000 tpy first commercial plant with the potential to offset up to 37,000 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalents. Solugen is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant with a focus on process improvement to join our dynamic accounting team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive accounting knowledge and a proven track record of identifying and implementing process enhancements to streamline financial operations. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage technological solutions, and implement best practices to drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the organization’s financial processes. This role will report to the Accounting Manager and will focus on but not limited to areas such as Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets & General Ledger reporting to the Accounting Manager.

Key Outcomes

• Product Quality: Support in verifying that raw materials, intermediates, and final products are acceptable for receiving, use in blending and shipment. Support includes testing materials and marking general observations about product and container appearances, as well as notifying proper personnel of out of spec (OOS) material. Ensuring that all required documentation related to product quality is accurately recorded, properly secured, and successfully submitted to pertinent individuals. Activities also include generating and submitting Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for all company products being shipped.
• NetSuite (ERP/LIMS System): Logging, tracking, and generating results to and from the organization’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Solugen utilizes NetSuite as its current platform for logistics, supply chain, and quality tracking. Assisting the QA/QC Chemist with reviewing and updating product and material quality specifications. Further utilization of the ERP system to monitor blending and shipment timeframes to prepare workloads in advance.
• Document Control: Assist Quality Manager and Department Managers with implementing and enforcing a comprehensive document control program to ensure critical policies, procedures, and work instructions are accurate, available, and up to date. Competencies included assisting the Quality Manager and Department Managers with creating procedures and work instructions and developing programs, plans, worksheets, forms, and logs to improve efficiency and coordination within the departments.
• Continuous Quality Improvement: Improvement of the quality for products and processes is an essential element of ensuring that company products are of high standard and are constantly in line with market requirements. Cooperative activities will include notifying the Quality Manager and team of opportunities for improvement. Updating of plans, forms, procedures, processes, etc., are crucial for the continuous improvement of the company so that it can continue to reach its ever-growing goals and objectives.
• Inter- and Intra- departmental Communication: The Quality Group works with a multitude of other departments to ensure the safety of employees and customers, reliability of products, and that proper shipping methods are utilized. Responsibilities include communicating via proper channels to provide updates on product status, as well as working with other members of the team, Operations, Procurement, and Logistics to resolve any issues that may arise.
• Sample Retention Management: Ensuring proper retention of samples is performed and maintained. This will include that proper labeling and identification methods are utilized, and that samples are stored in the proper areas for the required amount of time.
• Any additional duties Slaton management deems necessary to meet customer demand and satisfaction

Key Competencies

Job Specific

• Attention to detail and organization
• Good communication, negotiation, leadership, and project management skills with the desire to further develop these skills as the company grows
• Commitment to safe workplace goals and practices that ensure operational integrity, including compliance with all regulatory policies and procedures
• Comfortable following safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment—including hard hats, gloves, earplugs, and respirators--in work zones
• Good familiarity with Office products as well as a general level of comfort with online communication and work management platforms such as Dropbox, Google Doc, and Slack
• Analytical approach to problem solving, with a focus on managing a team environment with attention to results and a sense of urgency
• Ability to work well with others with minimal supervision and maintain organization between cross-related departments
• Ability to properly and accurately document and report test results to supervisors and coworkers in a timely manner

Company Specific

• Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work
• Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture
• A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change
• Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule
• Be comfortable working in multiple roles
• Emphasize safety above all else
• Respect for others
• Creative problem solving
• Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control
• College degree in chemistry or other Chem/Biological science and experience is a plus
• Knowledge of scientific concepts and practices that provide the foundation for sample analysis, particularly in a chemical lab setting
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow work procedures as well as other work-related documents
• Ability to ensure proper document control processes
• A bachelor's degree in a science discipline
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process
• Strong communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A strong regard for quality assurance in accordance with company standards

Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.