Description:
The primary focus of the job is to test raw materials, in-process, and finished products for the production of the Greensboro facility.
Perform in-process, final and 6-mo stability testing of products and raw materials, including (but not limited to:
pH
Solids by evaporation
Viscosity (Brookfield)
Film evaluation
Pendulum hardness by Koenig
Minimum film formation temperature
NCO determination
Refractive Index
Water content by Karl Fisher
Acid value
Hydroxyl value
FTIR Analysis
Residual monomer by GC
Recommend batch adjustments and perform lab blends to correct out-of-specification material
Work with sales and technical services (applications) to develop specifications
Work with production on process improvement
Solve quality issues through partnering with technical services, production, and suppliers.
Dispose of laboratory waste.
Order lab supplies
Manage product informatio, including Certificates of Analysis (COA), non-conformance log, 6-mo finished product testing, and statistical process control charts.
Generate 'Error Casue Analysis Reports" for significant customer issues. Work with sales and technical personnel to troubleshoot produc issues.
Skills:
chemical analysis, polymer chemistry, chemical testing, wet chemistry, resins, polymers, QC, HPLC, Chemistry, Gmp, Quality control, Viscosity
Top Skills Details:
chemical analysis,polymer chemistry,chemical testing
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
BS in Chemistry and 1-3+ years experience development in specialty coatings, adhesives, and/or composites.
Prior chemical manufacturing experience is needed.
BEST VS. AVG: Someone who has resin/polymer experience in a QC environment.
DISQUALIFIERS: Someone who has no chemical manufacturing experience
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
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