QC Analyst

United Chemical Technology (UCT) was founded in 1986 by one of the pioneers of Solid Phase Extraction (SPE), Michael Telepchak, who is still active in the Company and continues to works with our team of talented chemist in our research and development department. UCT is a major competitor in the field of silica based phase extraction technology and silane manufacturing.

UCT’s mission is to establish and maintain a leadership position in the specialty chemical market for organosilicon products. Our products serve the environmental, forensics, food and beverage, clinical, pharma and cannabis industries. As a company, we consistently strive to distinguish ourselves from competitors in terms of service, pricing and quality. To accomplish this goal, we continue to invest in the best people, providing them with the finest tools available. Through excellence, UCT is committed to meeting not only the customer’s needs of today but also those of tomorrow.

Summary:

The QC Analyst supports the QC department to ensure that products manufactured by UCT meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards by inspecting materials, in-process process and finished products.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory tests, document results, and identify defects to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Test products from production such as: Sorbent, quencher blends, solvents, in-process materials, finished specialty chemicals and from Assembly such as flow testing columns, Quecher products, forensic buffer pouches and raw materials.
• Operate instrumentation such as GC/MS and GC/TCD, Surface Area, ICP-OES, FT-IR, and more.
• Perform wet chemistry techniques such as pH, viscosity, titrations, and more.
• Learn new test methods as the need arises.
• Meticulously document results for all tests performed and maintain records in LIMS QC database system.
• Responsible for maintenance logs and sample logbooks for QC instruments.
• Perform daily instrument and gas checks, and weekly balance calibrations.
• Maintain a clean and safe area for performing Quality Control procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment. 
• Work with production, and R&D teams to resolve quality issues. 
• Perform QC shipping inspection to ensure accuracy and correctness of shipped product.
• Ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies.
• Maintain the lab according to ISO 9001 standards.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to interpret and follow all UCT SOPs.
• Must be a self-starter, able to take on new responsibilities and challenges.
• Must possess social orientation; able to work with others rather than alone.
• Some experience in technical writing (or willing to learn)
• Understanding of GLP, safety standards and hazards associated with a laboratory environment 
• Familiar with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 0-1 years’ experience working in Quality Control or chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, word) and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 guidelines for Quality Control
• Time management skills
• Ability to multitask while paying close attention to detail
• Team player

UCT is committed to the principles of equality in employment. It is contrary to our policy to discriminate against individuals because of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, sex (including childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, union affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other status prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law (“protected category”). Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

UCT explicitly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties will not be tolerated.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance