Quality Assurance Chemist

Summary

Our Eugene, Oregon chemical facility is seeking a qualified individual to join our quality and environmental team as a Quality Assurance (QA) Chemist. This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the quality testing process at the facility, ensuring all standards are met or exceeded. The position involves training and mentoring team members on quality control practices while actively driving initiatives to surpass quality and environmental objectives. 

In this role, you will:

• Perform QA/QC testing on Resins and other chemical products.
• Train operators on applicable analytical methods; and assist them in working toward continuous improvement.
• Perform equipment calibration & maintenance for the production and QA labs.
• Maintain and operate advanced analytical equipment including a GC.
• Use statistical and quality tools to help meet or exceed quality goals.
• Review product and raw material quality data in the ERP system (M3/Infor) for accuracy.
• Package and ship samples per DOT and IATA requirements.
• Support the Quality and Environmental departments.
• Manage the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program.
• Manage the stormwater testing program.
• Manage universal hazardous waste program.
• Adhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures by wearing necessary Personal Protection equipment (PPE), i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, face shield, chemical suit, respirator, ear plugs, hearing protection, steel-toe boots or safety shoes and other PPE required by specific jobs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma & 4 years of laboratory or environmental experience, or an associate degree with 2 years of laboratory/environmental experience, or a BS degree in science.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software .
  • Word – drafting documents & procedures.
  • Excel – reviewing, sorting and analyzing data, working w/ charts.
  • Outlook – scheduling & email.
  • PowerPoint – presentation creation/editing).
• Experience working as part of a multifunctional team and performing work with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Willing and able to work in manufacturing plant setting.
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Day shift with willingness to work overtime and on weekends, if necessary (limited).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry.
• Strong knowledge and skills in organic and polymer chemistry.
• Two (2) years or more working in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting analytical equipment including titrators, GC, gas analyzers.
• Environmental knowledge of Air permits, stormwater permits, SARA, SPCC, RMP.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance on your first day of employment.
• 3 weeks paid vacation.
• 11 paid holidays. 
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid sick time.
• HSA with company match, when enrolled in a qualified medical plan.
• 401k with company match.
• Annual retirement contribution.
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Company paid STD and LTD.