Come join the industry’s leading manufacturer and distributor of floor coatings and cleaning solutions! Hillyard, Inc. is currently taking applications for a QA-QC Chemist for our team in St. Joseph, MO.

Hillyard is a family-owned company founded in 1907! Our continued growth and expansion across the country is the result of our ongoing commitment to providing key resources that help our customers achieve clean, safe and healthy facilities at the lowest total cost.

We grow leaders! Hillyard hires the best and brightest from all industries. In this position, you can expect to work in a fast-paced and professional environment where you will be surrounded by team members that challenge growth and focus on success.

We are seeking a highly motivated QA-QC Chemist who would be responsible for performing chemistry to provide analytical support to the Quality Unit concerning the analysis of raw material, semi-finished and finished goods. Will conduct analysis on various products in a laboratory environment. Will also perform and demonstrate proper good laboratory practices and ICH guidelines concerning data organization and quality lab functions.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Performs basic chemical analysis on raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods.
• Performs hard goods testing and measurements.
• Performs chemical purity testing for the high purity water system.
• Performs and oversees administrative duties such as filing paperwork, constructing spreadsheets, formula release, and logging of results in accordance with good laboratory practices.
• Organizes and maintains sample/retain area(s).
• Communicates lab results to internal and external customers effectively as required.
• Performs and oversees scheduled and non-scheduled housekeeping duties in the lab, such as washing glassware, and general housekeeping. Assist in maintaining the readiness of the Quality lab regarding organization, cleanliness, and laboratory supplies.
• Complies with all regulation’s safety and otherwise from local, state, and federal agencies (OHSA, FDA, etc.).
• Reviews technical documents and data such as raw material specifications, standard operating procedures, test methods and change controls.
• Record and maintain all related data and records in compliance with cGMP and quality procedures.
• Daily, monthly, and quarterly calibration of lab instruments as required. Maintain instrument calibration schedule. Perform validation and qualification studies as required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology or related scientific field.
• 5 years of working in a laboratory environment, can be offset with degree requirement.

What’s in it for You:

• Exceptional training for you to ensure you have a solid foundation for success
• Competitive salary and bonus program
• Industry leading 401(K) and profit-sharing program
• Excellent medical, vision, dental plans, and paid time off programs

Getting Started

We believe Hillyard Team Members are our most valuable assets and we continue to invest in our people. If you’re ready for a rewarding career with a stable, growing company, we encourage you to apply!

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Hillyard is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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