Quality Assurance Associate

Job Title: Quality Assurance Associate

Location:2322 County Road 229, Freeport, TX, 77541

Duration: 12 months

PR: $28.00/hr on W2

Description:
Client has an immediate need for a Quality Assurance Associate in our Energy Services group located in Freeport TX.

What You Will Do:
• Promptly performs reports and records all Quality Control procedures and test results in a precise and accurate manner
• Applies Good Laboratory Practices to accurately record and file all raw test data, including pertinent paperwork -e.g./ chromatograms, graphs, spectra, and test results. Communicates results and dispositions to Production and QA and Supervisor as requires. Calculates and recommends batch adjustments to Production
• Reports promptly all problems regarding procedures, equipment, products, raw materials, specifications, etc., to the QC Supervisor or designate, as well as other QC Chemists
• Maintenance inventory status of reagents, equipment, etc. to keep the lab at full operational capacity
• Prepares lab standard test reagents and performs standardization on reagents and calibration of equipment on a regular basis. Keeps detailed records and maintains control and/or trend charts
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work environment and assures smooth operation of the QA Laboratory by communication, planning and preparation in support of other shifts.
• Operation of instrumentation such as densitometer, NMR, ICP, GC, GPC, FTIR and auto-titrator.
• Analyze environmental samples for TOC, pH and COD.
• Position requires use of SAP, Excel spreadsheets, Access database, Microsoft Word, in addition to instrument-specific software.

What's in it For You:
• Enjoy paid training allowing you to learn from successful professionals
• Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path in service, sales, or management
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, 401k and more!

What You Will Do:
• This position will primarily be responsible for conducting testing to ensure the quality of purchased raw materials, intermediates and finished products and assists in troubleshooting plant quality problems.
• Performs routine analysis using Quality Control procedures under supervision using established test procedures
• Operation and maintenance of a variety of laboratory instrumentation and associated software
• Approve/reject materials by comparison with the Inspection Plan requirements
• Interfaces with QA Management, R & D and Manufacturing personnel in troubleshooting problems with raw materials, in-process materials, intermediates and finished products under the direction of more experienced QA personnel
• Performs timely standardization and calibration of reagents and equipment
• Assists in the generation of physical properties and routine analysis of samples from the field and R&D
• Follows sample labeling requirements
• Assists in maintaining needed supplies of chemicals and miscellaneous equipment
• Participates in special projects assigned by Management or Senior QA Associates
• Monitors quality of plant utility samples as requested
• Maintain good housekeeping to ensure laboratory cleanliness
• Adhere to safety, health and environmental policies and procedures

Location Information:
• This will be a local position in Freeport, TX
• Candidate must reside within 50 miles of Freeport, TX
• Work Week and Schedule: DuPont 12 hour shift schedule

Minimum Qualifications:
• Requires a minimum of an associate degree in Chemistry or related technical field, or college coursework in pursuit of an associate degree in Chemistry or a related technical field.
• Basic computer skills are desirable.
• All candidates must have the ability to speak, read and write English
• No immigration sponsorship offered for this role

Physical Demands:
• Must have the ability to Lift/Carry up to 20 pounds
• Role is deemed safety sensitive and is subject to employer or customer drug testing

Preferred Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related technical field and industrial-specific laboratory experience are preferred.
• Basic knowledge of SAP
• Intermediate computer skills particularly, in the use of spreadsheets and databases.
• Awareness of Laboratory and chemical safety

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