Chemist - First Shift - kdc/one Columbus
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Quality Control Chemist
Location: Kdc/one New Albany | Full-Time Opportunity
At Kdc/one, our Quality Control Chemists make sure every ingredient, bulk blend, and packaged product meets the standards our customers expect.
What You’ll Be Doing
Sample and inspect incoming raw materials from chemical tankers and palletized deliveries
Run lab tests on RO water, in-process batches, finished bulk, and packaged goods
Operate equipment like GC, HPLC, and FTIR to analyze product composition
Prepare reagents, run standardizations, and complete Certificates of Analysis (CofA)
Release product in SAP once quality thresholds are confirmed
Support Out of Spec (OOS) investigations and retesting as needed
Recommend batch adjustments to stay within spec and keep quality fresh
Maintain equipment calibrations and lab cleanliness
Write and update SOPs and lab documentation for continuous improvement
Protect sensitive data like customer trials, formulas, and proprietary info are safe with you
Collaborate with compounding, production, and QA teams daily
What We Need from You:
High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related science strongly preferred
3+ years in manufacturing or quality lab experience required
2+ years training others in lab procedures preferred
Expertise in FDA GMPs, aseptic sampling, OSHA requirements, and SAP
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and data analysis skills
Ability to follow SOPs and multitask in a fast-paced, compliance-driven setting
Comfortable working with chemicals and lab equipment and can distinguish colors and odors during testing