Monument Chemical in Brandenburg, KY is seeking qualified candidates for a QC Lab Senior Chemist.

POSITION SUMMARY

To assure the effective utilization of analytical processes and resources in order to facilitate consistent, accurate and rapid analyses of in-process materials, finished products and shipments, while maintaining the highest degree of HSE. The key deliverables are managing and developing analytical methods and analyses; identification and maintenance of instrumentation needed to support site needs; supporting implementation of analysis for new products; and mentoring and developing the capabilities of the personnel assigned to the QC Laboratory.

DUTIES

The QC Lab Senior Chemist will perform a wide variety of duties essential to the manufacture of chemical products while consistently adhering to all established safety and operating procedures. This includes but is not limited to:

• Consistently demonstrate full compliance with all regulatory requirements, including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DOT, SQF, etc. and all Monument HSE rules, policies, practices and procedures.
• Fully support and champion a HSE Culture that enables the sustained achievement of exceptional HSE performance by consistently participating in the development and implementation of all HSE initiatives and by consistently holding employees accountable for fulfilling their individual HSE responsibilities.
• Audit and edit lab related documents (i.e. ISO, SQF, etc.).
• Generate, interpret and disseminate Statistical Quality Control data to Manufacturing, Technical Service and customers.
• Develop new inspection methods and improve efficiency of existing methods including providing support to implement and train personnel.
• Determine precision and accuracy of analytical methods by conducting statistical studies.
• Assist Manufacturing, Technical Service and customers regarding analytical methods and analyses.
• Assist the Pilot Plant/R&D during new product development.
• Implementation of new instrumentation and equipment.
• Identify instruments/equipment needed to efficiently provide analyses.
• Identify, stock, and manage expiration dates of critical spare parts and supplies.
• Assure lab is equipped with critical level of supplies and instrumentation.
• Responsible for reliability of instrumentation including but not limited to management of PM's, troubleshooting, and calibration reviews (GC, GC headspace, LC, GPC, TOC, NIR, AA (flame & graphite), ICP, FTIR, Brookfield & Kinematic Viscosity, Karl Fisher, etc.).
• Support management to reinforce training and capability of Quality Control Technicians to properly perform methods and best lab practices.
• Troubleshoot and correct any analytical deficiencies (instrument, method, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Provide leadership on technical and personnel issues.
• Prepare "manual" COA's as needed for product shipment.
• Assure Main Lab conforms to current ISO, SQF and FDA Standards.
• Drive continual improvement for quality management systems.
• Actively participate in the implementation of all Human Resources processes and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree Chemistry or Chemical Engineering; Master's Degree Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, preferred.
• 5 years of related work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good organization, time management, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to master specific product/process and equipment knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP.

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