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Title: QC Analyst

Location: Parkersburg, WV

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI)

is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Position summary:

The QC Lab Analyst supports the operation of the Kuraray WW process quality control lab by

maintaining instruments, being an ISO quality resource, and providing 24/7 lab operations support. The QC Lab Analyst role serves as a Responsible Care Coordinator, leads the waste, recycling, and asbestos programs, and maintains the Chemical Inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain instruments: routine maintenance, standards testing, calibration, troubleshooting, organize Vendor PM quotes and visits, and provide remote and 24/7 support
• Maintain lab methods and operating directions
• Complete acquisition of all new lab equipment: quotes and cost approval, install, qualify, write lab methods, and train technicians
• Maintain all laboratory chemicals and new chemical introduction (K-15). Prepare chemical solutions and calibration standards.
• Supplies: inventory and order laboratory supplies to maintain operations of QC Lab
• Evaluate Process Technicians in lab skill demonstration
• Lab recordkeeping: TA/TOI/Closing reports, laboratory data books, LIMS/sample manager
• Complete testing of samples for production, as needed to support operations
• ISO9001: site resource, internal auditor, participate in internal and external audits, maintain lab to ISO9001:2015 standards
• ISO14001/RC14001: site resource, lead auditor, maintain site program to RC14001:2023 standards, participate in internal and external audits
• Waste Program: create and maintain waste profiles, coordinate pickups with vendors, authorize waste manifests, and monitor site VSQG limits
• Recycling Program: site resource, request additional pickups as needed, review vendor contract, monitor supplies and state of program
• Asbestos Program: site resource, provide assistance with inquiries for past testing and removal, and request testing as needed
• Perform the annual chemical inventory for the site and monitor for updates. Participate in bi-annual chemical inventory audit.

Minimum Qualifications

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High school diploma/GED equivalent with at least two years of laboratory experience

Knowledge and experience working with lab instruments such as Spectrometers, FTIRs, Refractometers, Gas Chromatography, and pH analyzers

Experience with instrument and equipment upgrades, installation, and routine and non-routine maintenance

Ability to independently multi-task, organize, and prioritize workload

Chemical handling and disposal knowledge

Laboratory technique experience such as weighing, measuring, pipetting, and mixing

Mathematic capabilities to apply to mixing solutions, data analysis, and control charts

Proven experience with verbal and written communication, presentations, creative thinking, teamwork, research, and analytical skills

Proficient in use of common computer programs such as MS Office, SharePoint, web browsers, and Adobe

Ability to lift 50 pounds

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