Quality Control Chemist

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Quality Control Chemist

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman works proactively and collaboratively with its worldwide customers in pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment to deliver exceptional service and innovative specialty chemical solutions to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.  Buckman is in the middle of a digital transformation of its businesses and focused on building the capabilities and tools in support of this.

Location

• Memphis, TN, USA 

Language

• English

Travel

• Less than 10%

Objective of the Position

The QC Chemist is responsible for performing analytical testing of in-process and final samples from the plant, ensuring safety and quality in raw material transfers, and supporting product integrity through accurate sample analysis. This role involves laboratory work, including equipment calibration and troubleshooting, as well as maintaining and organizing samples. The QC Chemist will also interact with various departments, including R&D and other Buckman plants, and is required to learn and adhere to laboratory protocols that support plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze in-process and final samples from the plant to ensure quality standards are met.
• Conduct safety checks by unlocking and locking raw material tanks in the plant, serving as a secondary safeguard to prevent mis-transfers.
• Analyze samples from external sources, including R&D, field operations, and other Buckman plants.
• Learn to calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Collect samples from the warehouse or Tech Services Sample room as needed.
• Manage the organization, storage, and recycling of samples in the retain room.
• Enter data and analysis results into Macroview and SAP systems for proper documentation.
• Develop an understanding of the lab’s products and protocols to effectively support plant operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Technical or Scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, or related)

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