QA Chemist

1d1 day ago

Avantor

Carpinteria, US · Full-time · $64,000 – $106,000

About this role

Avantor, a Global Fortune 500 company, is looking for a dedicated QA Chemist to optimize NuSil Technologies organization. This full-time, on-site role supports quality operations for chemical manufacturing in an ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified environment. NuSil has set the global standard in medical- and space-grade silicone technology.

The QA Chemist performs physical and analytical analyses of silicone materials using techniques like GC, GC-MS, and Wijs titration. Maintain a safe and clean lab environment while following standard operating procedures and Good Documentation Practices. Support investigations of material testing failures and complaints.

Collaborate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders on Quality projects and cross-functional teams. Coordinate with manufacturing sites in Bakersfield, CA, and Irving, TX. Engage in continuous improvement activities including kaizen and Tiered Daily Management.

Drive continuous improvement to support QC labs and business objectives. Develop subject matter expertise in physical and analytical test techniques. Author and review technical reports, support method validation, and assist in non-conformance investigations.

Requirements

3+ years with analytical instrumentation and techniques relevant to silicone chemistry (e.g., GC, GC-MS, Wijs titration)
3+ years QC laboratory testing and technical report authoring
Experience with testing methodology
Problem-solving (read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures)
Collaboration skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)
Qualify as an individual allowed to access ITAR/EAR and CUI information
ICP-OES Elemental Analysis
Working in a regulated environment

Responsibilities

Provide technical testing expertise supporting quality operations for chemical manufacturing in an ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified environment
Perform physical and analytical analyses of silicone materials
Maintain a safe and clean lab environment
Support the investigation of material, testing failures and complaints
Perform peer testing review
Follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate documentation
Engage in project management, new testing development, and cross-functional communication
Conduct all work in accordance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 and Good Documentation Practices