Quality Control Chemist

HTI has an immediate opening for an experienced QC Chemist or Lab Analyst with an international manufacturing company at their Augusta, GA facility. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, stable company that offers great benefits!

• Pay: $23 – $28/hour, depending on experience
• Working hours: Will train during normal working hours (Mon-Fri 8-5) and then go to a 12-hour rotating shift (a DuPont shift schedule, 7am-7pm/7pm-7am)

Requirements:

• Must have Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
• Must have 2 years of recent experience as a QC Chemist or Lab Analyst with a manufacturing company, preferably in the pharmaceutical, food or chemical industry
• Experience with ICP, IC/HPLC and Titrators is strongly preferred
• Must have LIMS software and Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook experience; SAP is preferred
• Must be open to working 12-hour rotating shifts
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and basic statistical calculations
• Must currently be located in the Augusta, GA area and able to start a new position within 1-2 weeks after the interview
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship (now or in the future)

Summary:

Responsible for the testing and disposition of raw material, in-process and finished product according to applicable procedures. Performs preparation of solutions and samples, calibration of analytical instruments, and interpretation of statistical analyses/results.

Job Duties include:

• Performs analysis on bulk and packaged final products utilizing methods that comply with regulatory and other requirements (i.e., FCC, USP/NF, EP).
• Performs analysis on in-process samples to monitor and/or confirm that manufacturing specifications are being met.
• Participates in SQC charting of control samples; analyzing variations; and troubleshooting when necessary.
• Assures proper quality control of finished product for shipment and releases material in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and SAP (Inventory Management System).
• Performs calibration, basic diagnostic, and troubleshooting procedures for laboratory instruments as needed.
• Generates Certificates of Analysis using the lab computer systems that comply with customer specifications.
• Assesses Out-of-Specifications (OOS) results, determines the impact on the product, and ensures timely resolution or corrective action as needed.
• Maintains laboratory supply inventory.
• Prepares samples along with necessary paperwork for shipment.
• Maintains historical records by implementing record keeping systems and filing documents.
• Maintains general housekeeping tasks to ensure a clean and organized work area; performs all activities in a safe and conscientious manner.

Work Environment:

The work environment requires normal safety precautions typical of such places as laboratories, offices, meeting and training rooms. Requires use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. Generally, the work area is well lit, heated and ventilated. Environment may include work that requires special safety precautions such as working with irritant chemicals, around moving parts, carts or machines. Employee may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, safety shoes, boots, goggles, gloves, safety glasses or shields.