Quality Control & Analytical Chemist
hace 15 días
Atlanta
Job Description Momar is looking for a Quality Control & Analytical Chemist! Momar, Inc., a privately owned specialty chemical manufacturing company based in Atlanta, GA, is currently seeking a full-time, entry-level Quality Control & Analytical Chemist to join our Momar family. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the Quality Control & Analytical Chemist is responsible for performing testing on raw materials, finished goods, and industrial water samples. This position involves wet chemistry (titrations), instrumentation (AA, UV-Vis, etc.), sample preparation, quality control testing, analytical water testing, and an understanding of general laboratory practices. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Perform inspections and analyses of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager to ensure compliance with cGMP and GLP standard operating procedures., • Conduct analyses according to SOPs to achieve accurate, precise, and reproducible quantitative measurements., • Support technical and production teams by maintaining equipment, preparing reagents, monitoring personal bench inventory, and assisting in waste treatment and disposal, • Coordinate with vendors as necessary for raw materials approvals and discrepancies., • Promptly analyze all received samples., • Aid in identifying opportunities for process improvement and actively participate in process improvement efforts., • Collaborate with Sales Members in the field on specialized projects and sales/training opportunities as needed., • Communicate testing results to the appropriate Technical Directors and/or Sales Team via phone and email correspondence., • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as computer proficiency, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)., • Must have strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills., • Must be able to make color assessments for red, pink, blue, purple, yellow, and orange indicators for titration determination., • Must have general knowledge of analytical techniques and equipment., • Must have general knowledge of safe chemical handling methods., • Must have a strong grasp of basic algebra and general laboratory skills (pipetting, weighing, dilutions, etc.)., • Demonstrates a strong, task-oriented work ethic and results-driven prioritization skills., • Must have a minimum of a BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related STEM major., • 1 year of independent lab research or industrial experience (Strongly preferred)., • First Aid Certification (Preferred, but not required), • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds unassisted and is required to push/pull heavy materials to complete assignments., • Requires the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)., • Must be able to perform job tasks in sometimes dusty, hot, and/or cold working conditions., • Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time, sit, use hands and fingers to handle/feel items, reach with hands and arms, stoop, bend, and talk or hear. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Momar, please call us and ask to speak with Human Resources or email us at . EOE/F/M/Vet/Disabled. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, and as such, we give priority referral to protected veterans.