Quality Control Scientist - 1St And 2Nd Shift

Company Overview:

We are passionate about our employees. We strive to create an environment that is stimulating and motivating and a culture that fosters mutual respect, teamwork, and career development. Come join the Keystone team so we can build your career together!

In addition to competitive starting salaries, we offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, perks and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Please visit our website at www.keystoneind.com to learn more about Keystone Industries and career opportunities.

Position Details:

• Title: Quality Control Scientist

• Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this role will have a 4-year degree in a technical field, with 0-3 years lab experience. Manufacturing environment a plus.

• Schedule: 1 Opening on 1st Shift: 7:00 am

• 3:30 pm, M-F / 1 Opening on 2nd Shift: 2:30 pm

• 11:00 pm, M-F.

• Location: Gibbstown, NJ (08027)

Position Overview:

Quality control is an integral department within the Company. Quality Control personnel are responsible for ensuring that all products leaving our facilities meet or exceed all applicable quality and customer requirements. Quality control personnel enable the operations and supply chain teams to work efficiently via prompt completion of product testing and inspections, and collaborative resolution of quality issues.

Job Functions:

• Perform organoleptic, physical property, analytical and wet chemistry tests on raw materials, intermediates and bulk, final products.

• Perform inspections on packaging components, labels and packaged/filled goods.

• Issue minor adjustments, correction requests, status updates and approvals

• Under the guidance of Level 2/3 QC scientists and management, issue rework/process deviation instructions, significant adjustments for out of trend batches and rejections.

• Review production documentation (batch records) and issue correction requests.

• Identify and communicate quality issues to Level 2/3 QC Scientists and management.

• Produce customer specialty samples as directed by management

• Generate and complete quality control related documents, such as certificates of analysis (COAs) and out of specification (OOS) reports.

• Participate in the general upkeep of the laboratory, document storage and sample retain areas

• Work safely with hazardous chemicals and waste

• Perform special testing, investigations and experiments under the direction of Level 2/3 QC scientists and laboratory management.

Qualifications:

• 0-3 years' experience in a laboratory environment

• Proficient ability to view and differentiate color (as measured by Farnsworth-Munsell color test - or equivalent)

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Good decision-making skills

• Good organizational skills

• Good attention to detail

• Proficient Math skills - unit conversion, ratio, percentage

• Computer proficient

• Ability to use MS Office applications; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or similar); or

• Associate's Degree (or completion of comparable coursework) in a technical field with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience

Safety:

• Complies with all safety regulations; maintains a safe work environment at all times.

• Adheres to always wearing the proper PPE/Safety equipment.

• Understands and complies with all written safety, health, and environmental procedures.

• Attends all required scheduled Health, Safety and Environmental training sessions.

• Participates in required Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives and programs.

• Perform required administrative functions related to Health, Safety and Environmental functions such as completing forms, checklists, and log sheets.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical Demands: Employee is required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, or repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment. Ability to wear/use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required such as lab coat, goggles, gloves, masks, etc. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds daily. In addition, the employee must be able to occasionally maneuver and move 30 to 55-gallon drums or up to 450 pounds utilizing proper drum material handling equipment and/or the proper techniques.

• Work Environment: This position requires one to work primarily in a laboratory and office environment, with occasional work in a manufacturing environment. There is a moderate level of noise, dust and dirt. Employees frequently work near moving mechanical equipment and on occasion, may be exposed to varying temperatures, fumes, or airborne particles. Employees must be capable of handling various chemicals, including hazardous chemicals, using the appropriate PPE and engineering controls.

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision Plans

• Company-sponsored Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical, Dependent Care, & Commuter

• 401K Plan with Employer Contribution

• Voluntary Term Life/AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Weekly Pay

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Company social events throughout the year including tickets to sports events and concerts

• Free Lunch Daily (Gibbstown)

• On-site free Fitness Center with personal trainer (Gibbstown)