QC Chemist

1d1 day ago

Hydrite

Milwaukee, US · Full-time · $55,000 – $75,000

About this role

Hydrite is a family-driven, financially strong company where people matter, seeking problem-solvers for its growing team. The QC Chemist performs required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured, and outgoing materials. This role provides technical support to production and sales while ensuring all Quality Assurance/Quality Control practices are followed.

Daily tasks include performing sample analysis by standard wet chemistry and making acceptance, production adjustments, or rejection decisions. Maintain accurate records, perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, and quality control checks. Assist in laboratory activities to meet production requirements and uphold Hydrite Standards of Excellence.

This position reports to the Lab Supervisor and works with other staff to maintain workload balances. Supports effective communication across Hydrite departments for branch team success. Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health, safety, and process training as required.

Address customer complaints through investigation, analysis, and corrective action suggestions. Perform assigned projects, analytical developments, and revisions of quality policies. Promote complete customer satisfaction through continuous commitment to quality products and services for internal and external customers.

Requirements

Proficiency in standard wet chemistry techniques
Experience performing laboratory instrument maintenance and calibrations
Knowledge of quality control and assurance practices in chemical manufacturing
Ability to conduct sample analysis and make data-driven acceptance or rejection decisions
Familiarity with RCRA compliance and laboratory safety protocols
Skills in analytical method development and improvement
Attention to detail for accurate record-keeping and documentation
Capability to prepare solutions, standardize reagents, and perform quality checks

Responsibilities

Perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured and outgoing materials with authority to make acceptance, production adjustments or rejection decisions
Perform sample analysis by standard wet chemistry
Develop and improve existing analytical methods
Maintain records accurately, neatly, legibly and completely
Perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control checks, solutions preparations and standardization
Assist in addressing customer product complaints and returns through investigation and analysis
Provide timely technical support to production in regards to manufacturing adjustments and quality issues
Maintain a clean and neat laboratory at all times

Benefits

$1 Shift Differential
Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
$600 per Year Wellness Incentive
Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date