Quality Control Chemist

Stefanini Group is hiring! Exciting opportunity awaits, let us help you get started! Click Apply Now or you may call: 248 936 0653 / email: rogelio.agas@stefanini.com for faster processing! Open to W2 candidates! We are hiring a Quality Control Chemist for a key client of ours in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role you will be responsible for carrying out chemical and physical testing safely, efficiently, and according to procedure. This position requires the candidate to work as part of a chemical lab team on 12-hour work shifts and to participate in chemical laboratory and production activities to meet production needs and business targets for the site. Responsibilities Perform analysis using established chemical 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. Coordinate and test raw materials and finished products on a daily basis based upon back logs and customer shipment schedules. Communicate the backlog of samples to be tested to manager. Communicate work schedule(s) to Manager including weekend work to ensure QC testing does not become back-logged. 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. Provide emergency response as an Emergency Responder (first aid, CPR, and emergency response training is required) 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 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. BS degree in Chemistry with no experience, or Associates degree in Science with 5 years lab experience working in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills. In-depth knowledge of test methods and processes lab equipment for raw material, liquid, and finished products. Knowledge of lab equipment (e.g., vicat apparatus, air jet sieve, screen sieves, scratch testing equipment, weigh scales, hardness tester, colorimeters) 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 Must be willing and able to travel up to 5% During training you will work initially 8-4 M-F then 12-hour rotating shifts after training 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 Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives. Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers. Who We Are The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore, and nearshore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting, company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.