Quality Chemist

At WE Soda, we believe you are the most important asset. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated salaried entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to our continued success. Your new rewarding career begins here!

WE Soda is the world’s largest and most sustainable producer of soda ash, with operations in Turkey and two US-based facilities, located in Green River, Wyoming. At WE Soda, we strive to be the global leader in safe, sustainable, and innovative soda ash solutions, inspiring progress and creating a lasting positive impact for our industry and communities.

Why Join WE Soda?

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment: company funds a portion of HSA contribution if eligibility is met.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan for salaried employees, the company makes Safe Harbor matching contributions (fully vested immediately) of 100% up to the first 5% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Tuition reimbursement programs are available to qualifying employees for approved programs.
• Paid time off based on years of service with potential credit given for previous work experience.
• Company-paid transportation available for our Wyoming-based employees to our plants from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.
• Flexible work schedule (may be available and will vary based on location and/or position).
• Relocation assistance may be available based on position.
  
  

Position Title: Quality Chemist

Location: Green River, WY

Key Responsibilities

• ISO 9001 laboratory program
• SDS and appropriate safety documentation for chemicals
• Contact for FDA / USP / Certification Bodies / 3rd Party Laboratories
• Backfill for Methods Chemist, and Quality Lead
• Trains and develops Lab Analysts
• Assists with customer, third party, and regulatory audits/inspections
• Performs product review and release of food, feed, and API grade product
• Performs analytical testing of in-process and finished product material
  
  

Activities

• Trains analysts on new methods
• Trouble shoot analytical results and equipment
• Reviews log sheets for completion and quality of work
• Maintains calibration records
• Coordinates outside calibration services
• Maintains laboratory master document library
• Manages laboratory waste management
• Supports ISO 9001, quality certifications, and FDA compliance efforts
• Provides analytical and engineering support to the Tech. Dept.
• Supports food, feed, API production.
• Serves as a member of the Food Safety Team
• Performs instrument preventative maintenance
• Assists with site CAPA, Deviation, Internal Audit, Supplier Quality, Validation, and Document/Record Management programs
• Reviews /approves management of change (MOC) requests for Quality.
• Assists with customer inquiries and quality questionnaires
• Assists with investigations and resolution of customer complaints
• Identifies and follows through with quality improvement projects
• Follows up on internal/external audit findings
• Performs internal housekeeping audits
• Performs third party lab qualification audits
• Performs new hire orientation training
  
  

Skill, Capability And Educational Requirements

• B.S Degree in Chemistry, emphasis on Analytical Chemistry preferred (Associate’s in Science accepted with minimum of 4 years of relevant analytical chemistry experience)
• IC, ICP Experience preferred
• ACS – American Chemical Society recognized degree preferred
• Operational knowledge of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000/GFSI, or ICHQ7 preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred
  
  

WE Soda is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact WE Soda Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to humanresources@wesoda.com.