Now hiring! QC Chemist

Greenville, OH

We are looking for a QC Chemist to join our team in Greenville, OH.

New finish, Proven expertise. Bolder ambition.

If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact, and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in.

Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding. Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us.

At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships.  We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place.

We are seeking a professional like you to ensure specification quality of both, purchased raw material and Site-manufactured products. This is done by creating and/or updating test methods extending to SOPs, JTAs and PWIs for the QC and Production labs. You will also coordinate the training done for the analytical/wet methods in the QC lab and standardize technique as well as methods run not only in the QC lab, but also in the Production labs. You will also ensure that equipment and instruments involved in QA are up to date regarding calibration and coordinate the efforts to keep them working with the required precision and accuracy.

As a QC Chemist you will...

• Understand Environmental and Quality Policies and perform job responsibilities safely, you will follow documented work procedures and instructions, while keeping in mind the Environmental Aspects and their potential Impacts.
• Work in a team environment acting as backup for the QC Supervisor and QC Lab Application Specialist, as well as provide back-up support to Laboratory Technicians on an as needed basis.
• Leverage your education in Chemistry and/or your experience in QC lab to manage the (QC) Laboratory ECP and calibration program.
• Be a subject matter expert with knowledge of analytical testing equipment and techniques, you will provide the required training on analytical/wet test methods to the Lab Technicians and ensure the required standardization across the different shifts.
• Oversee and support the QC activities in Production Labs using your strong leadership skills
• Demonstrate your knowledge of statistical tools and continuous improvement techniques by identifying improvement opportunities, including new test methods, elimination of tests, etc. and work directly with technical, purchasing and suppliers to improve first time quality.
• Use your strong verbal and written communication skills to coordinate the introduction of new test equipment, including training as appropriate. Additionally, you will act as site representative on a Test Method committee and Inter-site Lab COP.
• Successfully work independently, updating SOPs, PWI and JTAs related to the analytical/wet testing in QC and Production Labs.
• Utilize your strong problem solving and organizational skills to ensure that the QC installations/equipment receive the right preventive and corrective maintenance, keeping a close contact with Engineering and Maintenance Department, as well with the external Technical Services. Additionally, you will give support to Engineering for the Capital Projects and Investments related to the QC installations/equipment.

If you have...

• BS Degree in Chemistry (or related) or 5-years experience in Quality Assurance.
• Significant breadth and depth of experience in QC systems and processes.
• Ability to direct and motivate sub-ordinates.
• Well-developed analytical and organizational skills.
• Familiarity and ability to maintain compliance with site, business and corporate policies, particularly in the areas of safety and the environment.
• Ability to interact with and communicate effectively to all levels of the site and with external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of how to conduct measurement systems analysis and apply statistical thinking.

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.