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    QC Chemist - Ottawa, United States - Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom

    Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
    Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom Ottawa, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Customer Service / Support
    Description

    Kelly Scientific is partnering with a fast-growing manufacturer of premium health and beauty products who are hiring (3) skilled QC Chemists to support their facility in Ottawa, IL.

    • Title: QC Chemist
    • Location: Ottawa, IL
    • Salary: $18-25/hr. depending on experience + benefits

    Available Shifts:

    • A | 5am-3pm | M - Thursday
    • C | 7pm-5am | M - Thursday
    • D | 5am-6pm | Friday, Saturday, Sunday

    Responsibilities:

    • Evaluate raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
    • Overview formulas prior to compound manufacturing commencement.
    • Assist QA/QC Manager as needed. Preform basic laboratory equipment calibration.
    • Utilize UHPLC, GC, FT-IR, etc. for analysis.
    • Sample and analyze incoming raw materials to ensure the materials meet specification.
    • Maintain standards, and prepare retention samples.
    • Complete test records accurately, completely and neatly.
    • Preform testing in line with required frequencies.
    • Maintain representative samples of all the finished products.
    • Submit batch finished product samples to Micro, for testing in a timely manner, review reports upon arrival.
    • Analyze finished products to ensure specifications are met, and histories are appropriately captured.
    • Assist recommend with sanitization inspections in compounding area production line.
    • Demonstrate a teamwork orientation.
    • Willingness to learn processes and contribute to development of new processes.
    • Displays strong work ethic, and willingness to accept accountability.
    • Communicate with compounding, R&D, QC line inspectors, and raw material vendors in a timely and professional manner.

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor Degree in Chemistry/ or Biology with 0 years of work experience (or) High School Diploma with 3 years of work experience.
    • Experience with personal care or similarly regulated products preferred.
    • Basic laboratory testing experience.
    • Good communication skills.
    • Basic mathematical proficiency.
    • Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) knowledge strongly preferred.
    • Manufacturing experience with batch adjustment responsibility.
    • Knowledge of physical testing fill weights, torque, color/odor/appearance comparison with established standard preferred.
    • Highly experienced with Microsoft Office.
    • Experience with controlled documents and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
    • Position Requirements Able to work 8-hour shifts.
    • Able to stand for an extended amount of time.
    • Able to lift 25 lbs.

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.