Quality Chemist

Job Description

Position: Quality Chemist

Primary

Location:

Cairo, OH

Schedule: Includes evening and weekend coverage

Reports to: UPA Lab Manager

Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000 + bonus + benefits. (salaried, exempt)

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. More specific salary range for your preferred location can be discussed during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, benefits, pension contributions or additional incentives.

Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services.

At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create a fulfilling work experience for all.

The Quality Chemist at our Cairo, OH Ultra Pure acid production facility is a key partner in a high performing team, meeting the needs for specialty materials supporting the rapidly growing semiconductor manufacturing industry anticipated to have dynamic growth over the next decade.

This position focuses on initiating and implementing activities that drive measurable continuous improvement in Environmental, Health & Safety, product quality, process stability, and customer satisfaction.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry preferred, or science related field with commensurate experience
• Minimum 1-5 years of relevant experience preferred
• Proficient in all wet lab chemical analyses
• Proficient in all cleanroom operations including sample bottle preparation, standard preparation, ICP-MS tuning, ICP-MS calibration, ICP-MS sample preparation, and ICP-MS analysis
• Attention to detail, adaptability, self‑starter, excellent leadership and communication skills are essential
• Must be able to perform work with minimal supervision to achieve a safe, environmentally sound and reliable operation
• Experience with ISO 9001, RC 14001, or similar management system is preferred
• Basic understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis
• Knowledge of plant operations
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
• Proficient at SOP Development and Review

The Physical Demands Described Here Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Employee To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job

• Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladders (including vertical).
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.
• Must be physically capable of spending long hours sitting in an office environment.
• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment in full clean suit
• Must be “fit for duty”.

• Responsible for conducting and managing routine testing dictated by the quality management systems (including routine quarterly and semi‑annual samples)
• Responsible for using formal document systems to report and distribute analytical results
• Participates in internal ISO audits at Chemtrade Ultra Pure sites
• Maintains chemical and laboratory equipment inventory
• Participates in Lean Six Sigma events for process improvements at UP facilities

• Responsible for analytical support and assistance when…