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Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in manufacturing construction chemicals and building materials - including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration.  We are hiring for a QC Chemical Analyst!  As a QC Chemical Analyst, you'll conduct lab testing, set up experiments, calibrate instruments, and analyze materials to ensure quality standards are met. You'll work closely with Quality and R&D teams across the U.S. to support continuous improvement and product excellence.

Responsibilities

• Participate in quality activities including lab batch prep/testing, root cause analysis, non-conformity investigations, and certificate preparation in line with local, international, and corporate standards.
• Work with Operations to investigate non-conformities, run tests, and support RCA with lab batch analysis.
• Test raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods; compare results to R&D-defined QC specs and assist with alternate raw material testing as needed.
• Perform Gas and Liquid Chromatography (GC) testing.
• Report any deviations or potential quality/safety issues immediately to QC Manager or R&D.
• Maintain lab equipment, coordinate with suppliers, and follow R&D maintenance specs.
• Calibrate and verify lab equipment; validate results from external calibration labs if applicable.
• Record and analyze test data using statistical quality control methods; monitor trends in QC systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues during testing.
• Support QC team and assist with quality-related tasks as directed by QC Manager or shift lead.
• Help prepare QC reports as required by the Quality Management System.
• Train and support QC Tech I and II team members as assigned.
• Follow all safety procedures, work rules, and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Position Specific Details:

• Base hourly payrate between $29.00 to $37.00 p/hr, based on experience.
• Additional premium shift differential: $1.00 p/hr for 2nd shift and $2.00 p/hr for 3rd shift, if applicable.

What's in it for you

• Highly competitive base pay & premium shift differentials. 
• Biannual "Rewards for Results" bonuses, awarded on discretion based on plant performance.
• Our employees have the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions.
• 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
• 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
• Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
• Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent, some college or technical school training, preferred.
• Min of 1 to 3+ years of experience working in an analytical lab.
• Experience performing Gas and Liquid (GC) Chromatography testing, ideally on chemical/polymerization type of industry.
• Demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills.
• You should be proficient and comfortable with computers.
• Have the ability to lift up to 55 lbs. independently; and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• You must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be available for overtime as needed and able to accommodate the designated shift hours as assigned in the offer: 1st shift (days), 2nd shift or a 3rd shift. 

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
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MAPEI is a world leader in the manufacturing of solutions of excellence for the building industry. Founded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI has more than 11,000 employees worldwide, with 100 subsidiaries in 57 countries and 86 manufacturing plants in 35 nations.  Working for MAPEI

Our products are sold in residential and commercial channels, including national retail organizations. Some of our products include mortars, grouts, adhesives, concrete restorations products and various types of concrete and cement admixtures. We are extremely focused on green and sustainability initiatives, currently channeling 70% of our research work done into the development of sustainable products.

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