QC Analyst
Location: Mill Hall PA
Location Address: 8 Croda Way Mill Hall PA 17751
Be part of our journey
As a global leader in specialty chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.
Our ideal person
As a business, it's really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. To help, we have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences we require as well as what would make you an ideal fit. In turn, we hope this helps you evaluate if this is the right job for you.
Overall Description: Responsible for performing sampleanalysis on all raw materials, in-process samples, final & re-test samples.Maintain proper documentation. Follow all applicable policies, procedures& work instruction. Perform all duties within the Company's safety,health and environmental regulations. All other duties as assigned bymanagement.
Key Duties:
Sample Evaluation
- Perform routine sample analysis of raw material, in-process, finalretain and retest samples
- Evaluate test results and determine the course of action for in-processsamples and communicate to operations
- Evaluate test results based on expected & historical data &investigate any unexpected results
- Perform other sample evaluations and non-routine analyses at thedirection of supervision
Documentation
- Enter test results for raw materials, final retains and retests in SAP
- Maintain proper documentation on all quality documents includingbut not limited to inspection plans, analytical data sheets, lab notebooks, logbooks, forms, OOS reports
Maintenance
- Follow prescribed procedures for maintaining raw materials, productretains & sample jars
- Follow prescribed procedures for sample storage, discarding, andin-process sampling
- Follow prescribed procedures for in-process sampling
- Maintain lab solutions, reagents & corresponding logs
- Calibrate or verify instruments and maintain logs
- Clean and maintain lab and lab glassware
- Assist in maintaining lab inventory of supplies and reagents
Maintain a Safe & Healthy Work Environment
- Understand procedures to operate safely in an environmentally soundmanner
- Knowledge of personal protective equipment & its use (e.g. labcoats, safety glasses & shoes, etc.)
Experience required: Bachelor's degree preferred or 2 years' previous labexperience using analytical instruments & lab equipment (GC, HPLC, Autotitration, IR, Denver Moisture Solids) & running product tests.
Education / specialized training required: Proficient in MS Office. Knowledge of basic chemistry, advanced math including algebra. Knowledge ofbasic laboratory skills and proper techniques for routine operation ofanalytical instruments
Physical requirements: Able to stand, sit or walk for a minimum of 12hours per day. Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds on a routine basis.
Why Croda?
At Croda, we believe our people areour difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelledthrough Croda since our beginning in 1925.We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from acrossthe globe and, guided by our values of Responsible,Innovative, and Together, we are passionateabout building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organization withinnovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.