Chemist

Job description

People are at the heart of our strategy

A family-owned Group, Roquette offers a  positive  and  attractive  work and career environment, in which everyone can learn,  develop , contribute to the overall company performance and be  recognized  for doing so.

\'Roquette is a customer-driven company which means that our customers are our top priorities.

If you strongly believe that Quality is a key differentiation factor for Customer’s satisfaction, and If you are deeply convinced that Quality helps to solve company’s problems,
This opportunity is designed for you ! Join our Quality Function!

Our mission is to promote the Total Quality Culture within Roquette and in line with Customers’ expectation.With a continuous improvement mindset and a real focus to empower Roquette teams, we support effectively and efficiently the main operational processes: Development and Innovation, Supplier partnership, Manufacturing, Delivery and Customer service.

Let’s be part of the journey from Customer expectation to Customer satisfaction. Drive for Quality & Excellence!\'

A career with Roquette will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference as you work with some of the brightest individuals in the industry who use innovation and continuous improvement to solve challenging problems, while increasing efficiency and reducing waste. Our goal is to drive growth in the manufacturing industry to achieve and sustain best-in-class standards in everything we do.

Roquette America’s manufacturing facility in Gurnee, Illinois, produces polyols used in numerous applications, such as pharmaceuticals, food, confections and oral care products.

Job Description

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-Inspect finished products for compliance with established quality specifications 

 -Perform routine laboratory testing such as analytical testing using standard lab equipment 

-Initiate documentation for nonconforming materials as required

 -Perform stability testing 

 -Update material status inventory system as necessary

 -Assist with cross-training and mentoring other technicians 

 -Assist with management of retention materials 

 -Instrumentation support; to include calibrations, maintenance and troubleshooting 

 -Assist with development of new and revised quality control methods 

-Support or execute validations as assigned 

 -Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Competencies, Education and Experience

 -Bachelor degree in Science or associated field

 -Knowledge of basic chemistry

 -Problem Solving/Analysis.

 -Leadership.

 -Teamwork Orientation.

 -Project Management.

 -Communication Proficiency.

 -Performance Management. 

 -Technical Capacity.

 -Excellent basic math skills 

-Demonstrates strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

-Demonstrates the ability to assimilate and apply information quickly to assure department objectives

 -Demonstrates ability to prioritize work and responsibilities

COMPETENCIES:

We expect four leadership skills from all our employees:

• Act like a valuable team member

•Target quality and excellence

• Be disciplined and compliant

• Make decisions quickly and with determination.
AAP/EEO Statement :

AN Equal Opportunity Employer \'AAP, EEO, M/F/G/V/D, Drug-Free Workplace\'

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Roquette provides numerous career opportunities, thanks to the diversity of its jobs and their international dimension.

Joining Roquette means joining dynamic teams ambitious for success.

Add Your Talent to Ours!