Plant Chemist

Zeeland, United States

Vacancy Name

Plant Chemist

Vacancy No

VN425

Department

Operations

Location

Zeeland

Employment Type

Full-Time

Company Overview

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.

Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

Description

This hybrid technical role provides cross-functional support to Zeeland’s Quality, Production, and Engineering teams, with approximately 50% of time dedicated to small batch production of regulated finished goods. Serving as a bridge between quality assurance, production operations, and technical disciplines, the role blends elements of R&D scale production and Plant Chemist to ensure product quality, resolve process issues, and support continuous improvement across the site.

Job Details

Role Specific Responsibilities:

Provides quality technical support across Zeeland’s Quality, Production, and Engineering functions
Approximately 50% of time devoted to small batch production of regulated specialty finished goods and 50% on laboratory quality support. This will follow standard procedures for producing GMP products
Monitors product quality to ensure compliance with established standards, specifications, and engages in complex testing of finished goods.
Provides technical support to the Process Engineers for time sensitive manufacturing requests, process hazard analysis, and failure mode engineering and analysis
Runs new/complex chemistry processes according to customer requirements
Operate laboratory equipment, analytical instrumentation, and lab process machinery including but not limited to viscometers, high pressure process equipment, GC, HPLC, and other analytical instrumentation
Prepares chemical solutions for products and processes, following standardized formulas or developing experimental formulas for process improvement or product development.
Maintains and calibrates laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure accurate, reliable results. Maintains stock of supplies to support testing needs
Develops and implements sampling and analysis programs to maintain quality standards for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Leads and/or support investigations and documentation of deviations and exceptions
Collaborates with process engineers, production, plant chemist, and other technical staff to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Identifies and resolves problems related to current manufacturing processes and materials
Provide plant level technical support for new product introductions
Support new and current analytical test method development and modifications and liaise with Quality department
Maintains a clean and organized work environment through established housekeeping practices.
Demonstrates proficient use of Delta V and Pi Processbook
Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of the Aurorium Quality Management Systems per ISO/FDA and other regulatory agencies
Performs other duties as assigned in support of plant operations and business objectives.

Compliance:

Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation:

Active participation in continuous improvement activities
Participates in problem-solving
Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required. Advanced degree a plus
Experience working in plant environment troubleshooting production processes
Familiar with QC & QA functions
5+ years of industrial or laboratory experience in a related field
5+ years of experience working in a specialty chemical manufacturing and GMP-regulated environment
5+ years of hands-on experience with analytical testing equipment
Ability to work in a controlled environment requiring special attention to environmental, health, and safety regulation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal
Reliable and trustworthy with the highest ethical standards and integrity
Ability to multi-task and problem solve while still meeting strict deadlines
Experience working with reactors, distillation, and general plant equipment
Appropriate use and technique in HPLC, GC/MS, GC, viscometry
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as: dilutions, purities, components, etc.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations
Ability to sit, stand and move around the facility
Ability to execute strenuous, sometimes repetitive physical work such as lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 pounds,
Must have the willingness to work a non-standard shift
Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category. #LI-Onsite

Status

Active

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