Quality Control Chemist - 3rd Shift

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

About us: 

Kdc/one is currently hiring at our Groveport, Ohio location. As part of the kdc/one network, we are the leading best-in-class producer of beauty and personal care products! Our Groveport location is accessible with an easy commute located on RT. 33/Hamilton Rd.  

We offer excellent opportunities with competitive wages from entry level, semi and skilled trade positions. We have opportunities for advancement at all of our sites and are excited to have you join the kdc/one Team! 

General Information:  

The QC Chemist is responsible for the evaluation and testing of all incoming raw materials, in-process bulk, finished bulk and packaged products in accordance with all applicable standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions (WI). 

What are we looking for? 
  

• BS in chemistry or related sciences knowledge
• Strong experience using various laboratory equipment and aseptic sampling techniques
• SAP experience strongly preferred. 
• Strong English communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Benefits Include:  

• Competitive Wages/Salary 
• Health/Vision/Dental/401k/bonus potential! 
• 10 Paid Holidays 
• Paid Vacation Days 
• Immediate openings 

This position is responsible for: 
  

• Inspects, samples and tests all incoming raw materials from tanker delivery, and bulk chemical tanks, and RO water, in both a lab and warehouse environment.  Manages results to ensure specifications are met according to company and customer requirements.
• Prepares Certificate of Analysis (CofA) for product test results and completes product releases in the SAP system.
• Conducts testing and standardization in-process bulk, finished bulk, and packaged products; and with preparing necessary reagents and equipment (such GC, HPLC, FTIR) required to complete the quality control analysis.
• Assists QC management with investigations of Out of Specification (OOS) results, which may require retesting and/or resampling product.
• Reviews bulk product testing results to ensure any required adjustments to the bulk are within specification, and submits recommended adjustments and corrective measures to the QC management team.
• Maintains customer standards and requirements for chemicals and finished goods. 
• Provides recommendations to improve lab operations and assists with writing or updating departmental SOPs and WIs.
• Maintains appropriate records associated with OOS or non-conformance results for bulk product and finished goods.
• Assembles and calibrates scientific testing and laboratory instruments.
• Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system and FDA good manufacturing practices, includes maintaining a clean, contaminant-free and orderly work area at all times.
• Follows, promotes and enforces KDC’s safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.