Seeking to hire a Quality Control Chemist for a direct hire opportunity in Gurnee. Will conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses and perform those quality control functions necessary to ensure that only products meeting specifications are approved for sale to our clients’ customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform quality analyses of incoming raw materials and finished products using established analytical methods
• Ensure that the quality control department has the necessary chemicals, glassware, and equipment to perform quality analyses and that the analytical equipment is maintained in operating condition according to the manufacturer’s specifications
• Prepare, standardize, and maintain the reagents necessary to perform required quality tests
• Record the results of analyses and provide written and oral notification approval/rejection of raw materials and finished products to the manufacturing department
• Assist in developing measurable specifications for raw materials and finished products that confirm the material's suitability for the appropriate application
• Develop and maintain written methods and procedures for performing quality analyses required to measure the specifications established for new raw materials and finished products
• Identify quality problems with raw materials and finished products, determine corrective or preventive action, and verify that corrective or preventive action has occurred and was successful
• Provide analytical support to manufacturing, sales, research and development, and technical service personnel for troubleshooting and consultation related to processes, products, equipment, and methods
• Assist the quality assurance department by providing quality control test results for use with statistical process control to determine whether the manufacturing process is in control. Make recommendations as appropriate
• Maintain the work area in a safe and neat manner
• Support HACCP Team activities
• Some QC Chemists may be members of the Food Safety Team

Other Details:

• Schedule: 4×10 schedule
• Location: Gurnee

• 0-5 years experience in quality control for chemical manufacturing or related industry
• Degree in Chemistry (or related discipline) from a four-year college or university required
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes use of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Familiarity with ISO Quality Management System preferred
• PC literate and proficient in commonly used business and scientific applications and Excel