Job Details
Wet Chemistry, QA Technician Chicago, IL (Midway)
Our client manufactures and packages consumer goods, is seeking a wet chemistry, Quality Assurance Technician. This is a full-time position that is located in the Midway neighborhood. Must be okay with occasionally working overtime.
Days& Hours Worked: M-TH, 5am-3:30pm
Basic Purpose of this position: Provides support to production department in meeting the quality requirements. Facilitates the implementation of the quality program. Responsible for sampling, analysis of raw and packaging materials, intermediate and finished products and the associated recordkeeping.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Samples and inspects incoming packaging materials and performs raw materials, intermediate, and finished good analysis according to standard analytical procedures and customer specifications.
- Performs basic wet chemistry analysis and operate lab instruments.
- Sets up production line for upcoming inspection. Performs various checks on production lines as needed.
- Audit and maintain Quality and Production documentation /records, electronic and hard copy, as needed.
- Ensures that GMP, Quality, Health and Safety are considered in all aspects of the role.
Equipment Used:
PC with various software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook), UV-Vis and IR Spectrophotometer, Titration, PH meter, Hunterlab Colorimeter, Moisture balance, Viscometer, semi-automated pipets, scales& balances, and other equipment.
Required Education& Experience:
- High school diploma with chemistry classes minimum with up to 5 years of relevant experience in a high-speed consumer packaging manufacturing environment. Bachelor s Degree in Chemistry or equivalent and two years of related experience preferred.
- Computer literate must be familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally. Requires good vison, up close& at distance, Candidates will be required to pass a color vision test.
Should you or anyone you know be interested in this position, please submit an updated word version of your resume to us for immediate consideration.