What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Chemist position at AgroFresh Inc.?
QC Chemist
Onsite in Wapato, WA
Advancing the Future of Freshness™, Together
AgroFresh is a fast-moving, dynamic company dedicated to delivering integrated near- and post-harvest solutions for more freshness and quality, every step of the way from harvest to home. From next-gen digital monitoring and analytics and plant-based coatings to integrated fungicide solutions and SO2 generating sheets for more intelligent packaging, you can count on us for a full suite of near- and post-harvest solutions that help enhance quality and extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables.
When you work at AgroFresh, you work with the leading experts in near- and post-harvest technologies to proactively solve the most pressing challenges. Imagine a world where the produce supply chain has more time every step of the way. Where products get to consumers exactly as the grower intended. Where food loss is minimized, sustainability maximized, and business empowered. This is the world of Smarter Freshness.
What the Role Delivers
The QC Chemist plays a critical role in ensuring AgroFresh products consistently meet quality, safety, and performance standards. Through accurate laboratory testing, effective quality control processes, and close collaboration with production and product development teams, this role delivers dependable analytical data, supports efficient manufacturing operations, and helps maintain the integrity of AgroFresh's products and brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform analyses on samples submitted to the Laboratory.
- Inspect, approve or reject packaging of finish goods prior to releasing to inventory, to assure it meets Pace’s standard of quality.
- Analyze and approve or reject raw materials to be used by production.
- Prepare and standardize reagents for analysis and orders.
- Perform calibration and routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Maintain record or log-book of all analyses, samples received, raw materials, reagents prepared, calibration and maintenance.
Who to Work With
- Working cooperatively with Product Development Chemists in developing analytical methods and establishing Quality Control parameters for products.
- Working cooperatively with other chemists in the efficient operation of the Quality Control laboratory.
How We Work
- Accountability for Results
- Mindset for Growth
- Customer Centricity
- One AgroFresh
- Owns the Talent
What the Job Requires
- BS in Chemistry or related field and/or equivalent experience
- Skills in computer use, spread sheet, word processor
- Experience in analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, GCMS desired but not required
- College level mathematical skills required
- Require ability to perform corrective action and good judgment in quality determination
- Ability to stand for long periods of time in a laboratory setting
- Ability to perform physical inspection in the plant
What to Have Done and Know How to Do
- Maintain cleanliness and orderly housekeeping in the laboratory.
- Conducting Quality Control tests of production batches.
- Conducting ‘wet chemical’ tests such as pH, titration’s, etc.
- Operation of analytical instrumentation including a Gas Chromatograph, HPLC, Viscometers, Electronic Balances.
- Recording of all measurements in a laboratory notebook or on a computer.
- Preparing reports using computer software such as Word, Excel, Access, etc.
Why Work Here
- We work every day to improve the quantity and quality of fresh produce and reduce food waste – that is important to every person on the planet!
- We have a rich history and are known for our quality products.
- We have an enterprising spirit and are looking for like-minded problem-solvers to help us accomplish our goals.
- We focus on the Critical Few priorities that are important for us and our customers and then hold ourselves accountable to deliver.
- We are growing and transforming – both our business and the industry.
- We are committed to developing our colleagues and helping you advance in your career.
- We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.