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Bakelite Synthetics

QA Chemist

Taylorsville, MS · On-site

As QA Chemist at Bakelite, you'll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today. We're Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you'll find products enabled by Bakelite ...

TRC Companies, Inc.

Quality Assurance Chemist

Boston, MA · On-site

$79K - $106K/yr

Overview TRC is currently seeking an experienced Environmental Quality Assurance Chemist to support our Environmental Engineering, Consulting & Remediation (ECR) Practice managed from our Lowell, MA ...

Goulston

Quality Assurance Chemist

Monroe, NC · On-site

We are seeking a passionate and skilled individual to take on an exciting opportunity as a Quality Assurance Chemist in Monroe, NC . This is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative ...

bakelite

QA Chemist

Grayling, MI · On-site

QA Chemist: The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World * You will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, supporting plant operations, and maintaining a safe, high-performing ...

Goulston

Quality Assurance Chemist

Monroe, NC · On-site

We are seeking a passionate and skilled individual to take on an exciting opportunity as a Quality Assurance Chemist in Monroe, NC . This is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative ...

bakelite

QA Chemist

Taylorsville, MS · On-site

QA Chemist : The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World * You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the quality testing process at the facility, ensuring all standards are met or ...

bakelite

QA Chemist

Taylorsville, MS · On-site

QA Chemist : The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World * You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the quality testing process at the facility, ensuring all standards are met or ...

bakelite

QA Chemist

Grayling, MI · On-site

QA Chemist: The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World * You will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, supporting plant operations, and maintaining a safe, high-performing ...

SGS

Quality Assurance Chemist

Sabine Pass, TX · On-site

... and QA programs. Collaborate with local and national team members to identify deficiency and ... Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians and Chemists to maintain proper level of training among ...

bakelite

QA Chemist

Taylorsville, MS · On-site

QA Chemist : The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World * You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the quality testing process at the facility, ensuring all standards are met or ...

bakelite

QA Chemist

Taylorsville, MS · On-site

QA Chemist : The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World * You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the quality testing process at the facility, ensuring all standards are met or ...

bakelite

QA Chemist

Taylorsville, MS · On-site

QA Chemist : The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World * You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the quality testing process at the facility, ensuring all standards are met or ...

Bakelite Synthetics

QA Chemist

Grayling, MI · On-site

QA Chemist: The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World * You will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, supporting plant operations, and maintaining a safe, high-performing ...

bakelite

QA Chemist

Grayling, MI · On-site

QA Chemist: The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World * You will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, supporting plant operations, and maintaining a safe, high-performing ...

bakelite

QA Chemist

Grayling, MI · On-site

QA Chemist: The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World * You will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, supporting plant operations, and maintaining a safe, high-performing ...

bakelite

QA Chemist

Grayling, MI · On-site

QA Chemist: The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World * You will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, supporting plant operations, and maintaining a safe, high-performing ...

Huntsman

Quality Assurance Chemist

Houston, TX · On-site

: Analytical Quality Chemist Huntsman is seeking an Analytical Quality Chemist supporting the Performance Products Division located in Conroe, Texas . This position will report to the Quality Manager

bakelite

QA Chemist - Taylorsville

Taylorsville, MS

QA Chemist : The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World * You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the quality testing process at the facility, ensuring all standards are met or ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for qa chemist in the United States is $30.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Qa Chemist vs Quality Control Analyst?

AspectQa ChemistQuality Control Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Chemistry or related field, certifications like CQE often preferredBachelor's in Chemistry, Biology, or related field, similar certifications
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, manufacturing plants, quality assurance departmentsLaboratories, manufacturing facilities, quality testing labs
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, chemical industriesPharmaceutical, food, beverage, cosmetics industries
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Qa Chemists and Quality Control Analysts often share similar educational backgrounds and work environments within manufacturing and quality assurance sectors. While Qa Chemists may focus more on developing and validating quality processes, Quality Control Analysts primarily perform testing and inspection of products. Both roles are essential for ensuring product safety and compliance, and their responsibilities often overlap in industry settings.

How does a QA Chemist typically interact with production and R&D teams in a manufacturing environment?

QA Chemists play a key role in ensuring product quality by regularly collaborating with both production and R&D teams. They review raw material specifications, conduct analytical testing, and provide feedback on batch releases to production staff. When new formulations or processes are introduced by R&D, QA Chemists validate methods and help troubleshoot any quality issues that arise during scaling. This cross-functional collaboration is essential for maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and continuous process improvement.

What are QA Chemists?

QA Chemists, or Quality Assurance Chemists, are professionals responsible for ensuring that chemical products meet required safety and quality standards. They conduct laboratory tests, analyze samples, and review production processes to detect and prevent defects or contamination. QA Chemists also document findings, maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines, and help improve quality control protocols. Their work is crucial in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and manufacturing to ensure product safety and consistency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a QA Chemist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a QA Chemist, you need a solid background in chemistry, laboratory techniques, and quality assurance principles, often backed by a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field. Familiarity with analytical instruments like HPLC, GC, and spectrophotometers, as well as knowledge of GMP regulations and LIMS software, is typically expected. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and maintaining the integrity of laboratory results.
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QA Chemist

QA Chemist

Bakelite Synthetics

Taylorsville, MS • On-site

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Job description

As QA Chemist at Bakelite, you'll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today.
We're Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you'll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world's most challenging demands.
Join Our Team and Help Us Build a Stronger, Safer, Better World.
It's Better with Bakelite.
QA Chemist: The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World
  • You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the quality testing process at the facility, ensuring all standards are met or exceeded.
  • You will train and mentor team members on quality control practices while actively driving initiatives to surpass quality and environmental objectives.

It's Better with Bakelite: Our Commitment Back to You
  • You'll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you're part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it.
  • We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don't just climb the career ladder - you pave your personal path through continued learning and development.
  • Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet.
  • Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow - for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities.
  • We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career.

Life in Taylorsville: Located in Southeast Mississippi, Taylorsville is just an hour outside Jackson and Hattiesburg.
  • Taylorsville is home to a variety of industries, including lumber, manufacturing, agriculture and finance.
  • Our Taylorsville team has strong ties to the local community and participates in the town's annual Halloween event, Farmers Market and holiday tree decorating event.
  • Nearby attractions include the Bienville National Forest and several picturesque state parks and lakes for camping, canoeing, hunting and fishing.
  • Taylorsville is 30 minutes from Laurel, Mississippi - the setting of HGTV's "Home Town" and location of the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art. Be sure to also check out the Hattiesburg Zoo and Mississippi Armed Forces Museum in nearby Hattiesburg.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities:
  • 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.

What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities):
  • Include the necessary and preferred job requirements of the role
  • 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.

Are you ready to help us build a better tomorrow and put your fingerprints on the world? Apply for this exciting opportunity, and learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, our robust benefits and more at Bakelite.com/careers.
We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.
In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE.
If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.

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