Quality Control Technician

The Quality Control chemist performs all the tasks necessary to ensure that all incoming and outgoing materials meet the product specifications. This includes the GC/MS analysis and identification of components of complex finished products, raw materials and other samples as need be, obtaining physical constants and unique characterization parameters of samples as well as other chromatographic, separation, and wet chemistry techniques. The QC Chemist follows established procedures to ensure products are produced at the required quality. In close consultation with the Quality Control Manager, the Quality Control chemist may use his or her experience and knowledge to optimize procedures and solve problems as they arise.

Job Responsibilities

Analysis of raw materials and finished products

QC verification of products to established specifications

Analytical testing using GC, GC/MS, FTIR, titrations, refractometry, densitometry, polarimetry and melting point

Accurate reporting of all results (in and out of specification)

Verify calibration and/or calibrate equipment.

Maintaining QC files (hardcopies and electronic)

Meets work standards by following production, productivity, quality standards.

Complete and in-depth investigations of any problems or issues that may arise

Required Skills

Excellent communication skills for interaction with all departments of the company

Ability to complete tasks through verbal and written instructions in an unsupervised and independent manor

Detail oriented, self-motivated, with excellent observation skills.

Ability to work in a fast paced, multi tasked environment

Excellent interpersonal skills

Intermediate math skills

Excellent organizational skills

In depth knowledge of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry

Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft based applications)

Required Experience

BS or MS in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry

Knowledge of GMP’s and Quality Systems

Experience in the use of Agilent GC and GC/MS analytical testing equipment

Experience in in working with Agilent Chemstation, Agilent Masshunter and Enhanced Data Analysis software