Junior Chemist

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Job Title: Junior Chemist

Pay Rate: $28 to $30/Hr

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Warren, MI

Shift: Start on 1st shift, but must be able to rotate on all 3 shifts (rotate between day shift, afternoon shift, and midnight shift) as needed

Our client is a global industrial and consumer products manufacturer.

We are looking for a Quality Control Technician

• Conducted tests on raw materials and finished products using various lab instruments to ensure they met specified quality standards, providing recommendations based on the results.
• Perform various tests, including but not limited to: manual acid/base titrations, Huckabee Fluoride Determination, Cr 6 titration, Brookfield Viscometer Nickel titration, Spec 20 Spectrometer, Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), and particle size determination.
• Utilize Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and other applications to input data related to raw materials and finished goods.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis, Certificates of Conformance, and Certificates of Compliance.
• Accurately log information and test results in SAP, adhering to the Quality Control system. Enter data into the Quality Database.
• Follow established protocols for retaining and disposing of samples.
• Maintain and prepare hazardous waste and scrap for disposal in compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain adequate lab supplies and adhere to the 5S routine and task sheet.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments and solutions.
• Participate in and contribute to the investigation of raw material and finished product discrepancies arising from internal non-conformances and/or customer complaints.
• As training progresses:
• Manufacture and package Sundry items, adhering to the target schedule and performing cycle counts of raw materials used in Sundries.
• Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) for critical equipment and analyses.
• Obtain and maintain a forklift truck license.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 college chemistry courses, qualitative and quantitative analysis; an Associate’s degree in science is preferred, or 2 or more years of lab experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Possess basic skills to perform various tests, including but not limited to: manual acid/base titrations, Huckabee Fluoride Determination, Cr 6 titration, Brookfield Viscometer Nickel titration, Spec 20 Spectrometer, Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), and particle size determination.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel and SAP.
• Must be able/willing to rotate between day shift, afternoon shift, and midnight shift.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 50 lbs.