Senior Chemist Quality- Modesto CA/Helena AR

Sr Chemist – Modesto, CA/Helena AR

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that is committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

Arxada is looking for Senior Chemist (Quality) to contribute to the daily activities as a member of a team who effectively tests raw materials, in-process batches and finished batches while maintaining Quality documentation in the appropriate computer information systems. The Senior Chemist acts as leader in the QC lab.  This position will oversee California and Arkansas locations.

The salary for this role is between 65,000-90,000 based on the experience of the selected candidate.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure proactive continuous improvement of the manufacturing and quality processes. Collect/collate and report the defined KPIs that relate to QC.

• Develops or updates procedures relevant to quality, operations, or as assigned

  Supports and enforces SQF initiative through meeting scheme requirements that pertain to quality control.

• Leads plant rework and RFT initiatives.
• Develop analytical methods, validate, and improve methods and instruments.
• Testing of samples and writing protocols and reports for qualification materials.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues in the laboratory to minimize downtime.
• Assist in maintaining the PM and calibration schedules for laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Execute special project testing as required.
• Provide support to laboratory technicians for testing in-process, and final product.
• Train new laboratory technicians, and develop existing staff, and serve as a mentor and SME in the laboratory environment.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations for quality incidents.
• Assists with NSF, OMRI, Halal and Kosher requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors in chemistry/Organic Chemistry
• 5 years of Industrial manufacturing lab experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP/Data Management Systems. 
• Analytical techniques such as AA, titration, etc. 
• Chemical manufacturing OR Food manufacturing experience (highly preferred)

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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