Quality Control Chemist – Mead, CO

Type: Contract (6 months, potential for conversion)

Shift: 12hr shift (see below for more detail)

Pay Rate: $25-$30/hr

We are seeking a QC Chemist I/II. This position will conduct quality control analysis on substances to support our Production, Pilot Plant, and R&D groups utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis. The QC Chemist I/II will utilize appropriate analytical methodologies and instrumentation to perform all duties.

This is an hourly, 12-hour shift position. The QC Chemist I/II schedule is a day shift with a start time of 6:30am to 6:30pm. This position has the potential to transition into a night shift, from 6:30pm to 6:30am after a sufficient training period. All night shift hours pay a shift differential. The weekly rotation is:

Week 1: 36 hours worked on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Week 2: 48 hours (includes 8 hours of overtime pay) worked on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

Job Responsibilities

QC Chemist I

• Performs analytical tests with the guidance of an experienced or Lead Chemist
• Focuses on final testing, but also performs in-process testing with guidance within 3 months of start
• Follows work instructions and test methods for product testing under supervision
• Consults batch records and developmental test methods for pilot plant testing
• Prepares laboratory standards and reagents
• Performs analyses safely and participates in safety improvements
• Performs instrument validations and maintenance with supervision

QC Chemist II

• All duties of QC Chemist I in addition to below
• Independently perform work instructions and test methods
• Validates laboratory standards and reagents
• Performs instrument validations and maintenance with minimal to no supervision
• Peer review results when needed
• Troubleshoot methods and participate in method development under guidance of Lead Chemist
• Identifies safety and quality improvements

Qualifications

QC Chemist I: Bachelor's degree in Science with zero to three years of industrial experience

QC Chemist II: Bachelor's degree in Science with two to five years of industrial experience

Experience

• Basic wet chemistry experience
• Experience running experiments in safe manner with proper PPE
• Experience reviewing data
• Experience working in controlled environments and glove boxes preferred
• Quality control experience preferred