QC Chemist

16h16 hours ago

Vantage Specialty Chemicals

Englewood, US · Full-time · $52,000 – $60,000

About this role

The QC Chemist creates methods as needed, verifies and validates pre-existing methods to establish Standard Operating Procedures for testing raw materials and finished good products. Maintains equipment and laboratory compliance for all equipment used. Ensures solutions and standards are made, available, and up to date while keeping the laboratory clean and safe for chemical handling.

Carries out QC lab analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and final products to determine accurate results in a timely manner. Communicates findings properly to customers within the Quality System framework of ISO 9000, FSSC 22000/22002, and cGMP. Supports manufacturing operations and serves external customers with correct product, quality, and information.

Works independently and in a team to handle tasks smoothly, complete shift hand-overs, and support production operators. Communicates fully with internal and external customers for clear understanding of requirements and results. Immediately reports accidents, hazardous incidents, or any food/drug safety concerns to management per FDA and GFSI standards.

Troubleshoots questionable results and equipment issues for timely resolution. Suggests and runs small projects within QC lab scope for improvements. Conducts investigations on out-of-specification results, customer complaints, root cause analysis, and Corrective and Preventive Actions while performing internal audits.

Requirements

Knowledge and access to USP monographs for drug testing
Internal audit certification required for ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000:2018, and GMP ICHQ7 standards
Ability to verify and validate analytical methods for raw materials and finished products
Proficiency in QC lab analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and final products
Experience maintaining lab equipment calibration and compliance records
Skill in troubleshooting analytical results and equipment issues
Familiarity with cGMP, ISO 9000, FSSC 22000/22002 quality systems
Capability to review documentation for unapproved deviations and accuracy

Responsibilities

Carry out QC analytical work exactly to required written methods using correct equipment for accurate, timely reporting
Ensure all work complies with ISO 9000, FSSC 22000/22002, and cGMP food/drug safety standards including USP monographs
Immediately report accidents, hazardous incidents, or food/drug safety concerns to management per FDA and GFSI standards
Comply with, maintain, train, and enforce contractors to meet cGMP, GFSI, ISO, and food safety requirements
Calibrate all lab equipment and keep records to appropriate Quality Standards
Spot and troubleshoot questionable results and equipment problems for timely resolution
Suggest and run small projects within QC lab scope for improvements
Conduct investigations on out-of-specification results, customer complaints, root cause analysis, and CAPA