Quality Control Chemist (Rotating)

KING INDUSTRIES

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALITY CONTROL CHEMIST (Rotating)

Location- Norwalk, CT

King Industries is actively looking to hire a Quality Control (QC) Chemist (Rotating) within our Quality Control department. Ideal candidates should have or be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, as well as a minimum of one year’s experience in a chemical laboratory or equivalent. The candidate must have a familiarity with classic wet chemical and instrumental techniques and should be willing to rotate between three different shifts (2 months on 1st, 2 months on 2nd and 2 months on 3rd).

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.

Skills Required:

• Must be a self-starter and well organized.
• Ability to interact well with supervisors and associates.
• Good verbal and written communications and mathematic skills.
• Good analytical skills and excellent quality tools and methodologies.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Familiarity with classic wet chemical and instrumental techniques.
• Experience with computers and spreadsheets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Rotate between three different shifts (2 months on 1st, 2 months on 2nd and 2 months on 3rd).
• Analysis of raw materials, and in-process and final products for compliance with requirements.
• Participate in Reproducibility and Repeatability (R&R) studies.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment including tracking logs.
• Provide support in solving process problems and customer complaints.
• Assist in developing and updating procedures, instructions, and test methods.
• Maintain orderliness of QC laboratory, and washing glassware as needed.
• Assist with waste Disposal of QC generated materials.
• Coordinate shift priorities with Production Shift Leader.
• Manage sample retain program.
• Track product samples being tested in other departments.
• Participate in company safety and other training programs.
• Identify and record System problems.
• Overtime may be required to meet production deadlines.
• Ability to perform basic physical tasks such as lifting 50lbs.
• Approve all finished products by confirming specifications and conducting required tests.
• Assist in the continuous growth of the Quality Department.
• Participate in company wide effort to promote quality assurance in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, & OSHA 18001.
• Maintain a general knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHA 18001 requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to rotate on different shifts?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• chemical laboratory: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Norwalk, CT 06850 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,000 - $64,000