Rust-Oleum

QA Chemist III - Plant Q CPG-MFG

JOB DESCRIPTION



Key responsibilities also include:

  • Calculating material additions to batches based on test results.
  • Assisting with batch troubleshooting as needed.
  • Performing special tests at the request of QA management, such as:
    • Lab-prepared samples.
    • Evaluation of customer complaint samples.

      With guidance from research management or more senior professionals, it ensures that research activities in the section/group laboratories and associated operations are in compliance with the safety policies and programs of the company, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Provide a focal point between KCPP and Tremco related to the QC/QA of the product line.
  • Provide communication and facilitation between both companies when/if any R&D activities are needed.
  • Be a conduit for comms between labs at KCPP and Tremco (directly linked with Cindy and Mike and teams).
  • Perform QC/QA on KCPP products
  • Provide assistance to Operations/Eng/Log for KCPP product line support.
  • Work with Tremco to optimize supply chain, manufacturing schedule, overall provide guidance on when best to produce KCPP product line
  • Provide after hours support when needed on KCPP product line.
  • Perform calibrations on lab machinery for KCPP product line.
  • Generate standards for lab machinery for KCPP product line.
  • Support Tremco QC/QA for any needs in a prioritized fashion dependent upon management (QC Sup and Lab Mgr) guidance.

    This should include any after hours support when/if needed to support business needs and priorities.
  • There could be some travel with this role to the KCPP lab from time to time.

    With guidance from research management or more senior professionals, plans and conducts experimental programs to complete a phase of a project or several projects of minor scope.
• Conducts research on and testing of improvement of existing products, development of new products and technology and may include routine to complex synthesis or testing.

Assignment may be a phase of a major project or a total project of minor scope.

• With minimal supervision from more experienced professionals, they conduct routine synthesis or testing which provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs (analytical, performance, physical properties, etc.).

• Under the guidance of more senior professionals or research management, they acquire knowledge of Tremco's products, procedures, and applications.

• Interfaces with section personnel in trouble-shooting problems with hardware, testing/synthesis equipment, product, and methods development.

• May be responsible for timely calibration and maintenance of the various laboratories and equipment and documentation according to the company's business processes.

• With minimal guidance, conducts literature searches and gathers pertinent information related to specific topics.

• Under minimal supervision, compile, analyze and correlate technical data and write timely reports on projects completed or progress reports.

Writes procedures in accordance with the company's business practices.

• Works with research management to formulate goals aligned with the executive leadership's initiatives and for professional growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (special skills, knowledge, ability, education, etc.):

• Requires a B.S.

in Chemistry or related technical field or can be progressed from Assist Chemist (performance-based and tested)

• Effective communication (oral and written) skills.

• Proficiency in computer programs is necessary for writing reports and performing mathematical calculations.

• Knowledge of specialized scientific programs for molecular structure drawing, experimental design and statistics

is a plus


Wages: Between $38 to $45 per hour, depending on experience and education



This position is 12.5% bonus eligible.



Benefits, upon satisfaction of applicable eligibility requirements, include but are not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, vacation/PTO/sick days/parental leave, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and pension.
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