Advansix Inc Portsmouth , VA 23704
Posted 1 week ago
AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.
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Why work at AdvanSix?
We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Position Summary:
Oversee the physical Quality Assurance (QA) Laboratory facility, instrumentation, and analytical methodology and satellite labs to maintain plant quality from raw materials to finished products. Train and guide QA and plant personnel performing QA functions in new techniques and improvements in old techniques. Help maintain the highest quality of work possible for the Quality Assurance Laboratory. Help the Quality System Manger on all customer complaint investigations. Empowered to act "in responsible charge" of the laboratory in Quality Systems Manager's absence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise Operations Technicians performing analytical testing and ensuring their compliance with all safety and laboratory procedures
Validate laboratory technician results and provide troubleshooting maintenance support for all laboratory instrumentation
Ensure compliance with ISO-9001:2015 quality management system
Develop, validate, and implement new or improved analysis methods
Monitor all laboratory instrumentation as to its operation and to intercede when results are suspect
Develop, implement, and monitor analytical methodology for the analysis of routine and non-routine samples
Maintain supplies of all laboratory materials through interaction with suppliers
Give technical support to production units as necessary
Work with Quality Systems Manager to resolve all customer complaints or request for services
Perform duties safely with minimal supervision
Assist and support in the maintaining of the Plant Quality Assurance system
Responsible person in charge in Quality Systems Manager's absence
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an associate degree in Chemistry or related science (Bachelor's Degree preferred) with 2 years of Process Laboratory experience
Direct knowledge of the use and maintenance of gas chromatography, atomic absorption, liquid chromatography UV-VIS spectroscopy
Mechanical ability to troubleshoot instruments and assist in repairs
Knowledge of analytical chemistry and qualitative analyses
Knowledge of industrial analytical chemistry with experience in organic and/or inorganic analysis
Knowledge and ability to use in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; VBAc experience is helpful
Additional Qualifications:
Familiarity with routine quantitative chemical analysis, including instrumental and skilled in wet chemistry analytical techniques including colorimetric, titrimetric, and gravimetric
Experience with quality management systems (ISO-9001;2008/2015; ISO14000/14001
Familiarity with operation of an environmental laboratory
Able to effectively supervise, direct, evaluate, and communicate with all levels of the workforce
Must be able to work independently, multitask, and prioritize work for self and others
Must be a good team player with an ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment to contribute to multiple, complex, and competing projects
Experience with oracle-based LIMS and SAP is preferred
Skilled in chromatography techniques especially gas, liquid and ionic, with familiarity in operating data acquisition and processing software preferred
Must be able to take off-hour calls when required and to provide on-call service as needed
At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
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