Quality Control Laboratory Chemist

Job Description:

Quality Control Laboratory Chemist

Huntsman is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Chemist supporting the Division Name Division located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This position will report to the Quality Manager.

Job Scope

This position is responsible for testing Quality Control (QC) laboratory samples. The person is in training and responsible for adhering to all standardized operating procedures (SOP), QA systems lab manual, chemical hygiene plan (CHP), training documents, and company policies. Requires at least an AS in Chemistry or other similar science.

In summary, as the QC Laboratory Chemist , you will:

• Be assigned to all duties assigned in IMS policies
• Work under direct supervision
• In training:
  • Perform QC analytical testing according to SOP
  • Troubleshoot QC laboratory instrumentation
  • Or have user or limited working knowledge of all QC instrument software

• Have a basic understanding of math, statistics, and chemistry
• Have knowledge of QC instrumentation (GC and GPC)
• Have knowledge of and rely on standardized methods and best laboratory practices
• Participate in Gauge R&R and method optimization and development projects
• Perform SQC's and SPC's as needed. Report all out of control SQC and SPC to Quality management
• Dispose of lab waste (requires wearing a respirator)
• Be able to perform ~150 QC tests on incoming samples per month
• Maintain an audit error rate of 15% of documented QC work completed per month
• Perform data review on work completed in the lab
• Restock consumables and stores incoming chemicals
• Keep the laboratory in presentable condition
  • Wash and dry glassware
  • Empty laboratory waste
  • Maintain lab cleanliness
  • Complete laboratory cleaning duties
  • Perform Chemical Hygiene Plan Checklist
  • Store QC retain samples

• Prepare and standardize reagents and solutions
• Complete QC laboratory inventory as assigned
• Comply with all Company policies

• Support department goals
• Adhere to a positive and collaborative work environment - teamwork
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Complete shift turnover document(s)

Other general responsibilities:

• Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by Quality Manager or QC Coordinator.
• Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Science, Chemistry or Similar Sciences
• Or 4+ years of experience in a chemical lab/environment

Skills and knowledge

• Skilled in utilizing computer programs and understanding various systems.
• Communication skills to interface with all levels of the organization - shop floor through management.

Working Environment

• General office mixed with laboratory/factory environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 35% of the time.
• The working environment is generally favorable.
• Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is mainly performed within a laboratory/office environment, with standard laboratory equipment available.
• Factory environment will require compliance with standard PPE requirements.
• 12-hour shift from 7p - 7a on a 2/2/3 schedule after day shift training, M-F 7a - 4p.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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