Laboratory Chemist II
Columbus Chemical Industries
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Job description
- Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company and make an Impact!
- All positions at CCI are eligible for five $600 bonuses each year!
- Pay is based on experience and education.
Summary
We are looking for an experienced Lab Chemist who, using ICP-MS and other instrumentation, will be responsible for quality control of incoming, blended, and unknown materials, as well as the associated quality records, and assuring compliance with the established CCI quality procedures and documentation. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing material quality control testing, material sampling, sample retention, instrument calibration and maintenance, document control, and method development/validation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Use and maintain ICP-MS and other instruments.
- Inspect incoming and outgoing products.
- Perform incoming material quality assurance tests, completing Lab requests in a timely manner, manufacturing specified laboratory and production solutions when appropriate, and assuring compliance with established CCI QA/QC policies, procedures and documentation.
- Approve chemical labels and Certificates of Analysis.
- Assign proper chemical grade classifications to incoming and CCI produced materials.
- Maintain CCI Quality records and procedures.
- Maintain instruments, consumables, and calibration standards.
- Assist with activities involving 3rd party analytical laboratories.
- Create continuous improvement in the consistency of chemical products.
- Execute, maintain, and improve safe laboratory and production practices and procedures.
- Develop, initiate and execute cost-effective procedures for inspection, testing, development and evaluation of CCI products and/or services in a timely manner to meet the needs of our internal and external customers.
- Assist with written lab procedures and QC procedures as needed.
- Develop and recommend effective inspection and sampling techniques.
- Responsible for analytical method development, compendial validation, planning, and implementation of supporting analytical testing.
- Collaborate with managers of other departments to meet customer demands and employ best practices with standardized procedures whenever possible.
- Carry out special projects as directed by Management.
Skills and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and education listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry that includes classroom and laboratory courses in general and analytical chemistry, knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Previous experience in a research or analytical chemistry lab is required. May substitute experience for education. Must be computer literate and knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office software, pH meters, automatic titrator, densitometer, and liquid particle counters. Previous ICP-MS experience is required, experience with Agilent ICP-MS is preferred. Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. will provide all equipment and tools.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
The Company
As a specialty chemical company, Columbus Chemical Industries, (CCI), focuses on the needs of our customers by providing customized, engineered and high-purity products for diverse industries. We fulfill our vision of “Delivering Solutions through Chemistry” by partnering with customers to understand specific needs, developing unique chemical solutions, and then producing products under stringent quality assurance standards. Our CCI team is very proud of the recognition they regularly receive for employee safety, environmentally conscious practices, and active involvement in the community.
Interested applicants please apply on Indeed or send resume to humanresources@columbuschemical.com
