Job Title: Quality Chemist
Pay Rate: Up to $24.00/hr.
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Zip Code: 45232
Area Code: 513
Start Date: Right Away


A Quality Chemist job opportunity is available with our client in Cincinnati, OH. In this role you will be responsible for carrying out chemical and physical testing safely, efficiently, and according to procedure. To be considered for this role you will have a BS degree in Chemistry with no experience or associate degree in science with 5 years lab experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Quality Chemist job Duties:

* Perform analysis using established laboratory techniques.
* Perform analysis and report results for testing of raw materials and in-process and final product samples.
* Release final products based on customer specification.
* Release raw materials to production based on raw material specification.
* Lead/Assist in Non-Conforming product investigation and corrective action implementation.
* Understand problem solving and decision-making using root cause analysis tools and reports.
* Active participation in EHS initiatives and compliance; including adherence to established safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
* Provide emergency response as an Emergency Responder (first aid, CPR, and emergency response training is required)
* Establish proficiency in data management systems such as SAP and Documentum; for purposes such as COA generation, quality release, procedure review, and analysis reporting.
* Responsible to maintain and follow all laboratory requirements for product controls and standard validation.
* Support Quality and Responsible Care Management Systems (ISO and RCMS)
* Responsible to maintain compliance for analytical laboratory equipment and validate instrument controls utilizing routine instrument checks through calibration, verification, and/or validation
* Follow and improve work procedures and ensure documentation of lab activities.
* Work shift schedule and provide adequate shift relief
* Must be willing and able to travel up to 5%


KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
* BS degree in Chemistry with no experience or associate degree in science with 5 years lab experience working in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Strong attention to detail, organization and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently, interpret information and make decisions for product release.
* Ability to communicate effectively delivering analytical results to production.
* Understand troubleshooting and root cause determination with regards to instrumentation
* Able to repair and maintain laboratory equipment.
* Assist operators with problem solving/troubleshooting.
* Support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care®, EPA and OSHA initiatives by protecting the environment, health, safety and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers and neighbors.

Physical requirements

* Ability to change Gas Cylinders
* Ability to pull Lab cart filled with 1-gallon cans of solvents approx. 75 yards
* Ability to help dump 55-gallon waste container
* Ability to walk up and down four flights of stairs
* Ability to work rotating shifts
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

If you are interested in this Quality Chemist job in Cincinnati, OH please apply via the 'apply now' link provided.

Belcan is a global supplier of engineering, technical recruiting, and IT services to customers in the aerospace, industrial, and government sectors. Belcan takes a partnering approach to provide customer-driven solutions that are flexible, scalable, and cost-effective. Our unique capabilities have led to continuous growth and success for nearly 60 years. We are a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.