QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER jobs in South Bend, IN

Duties:

Day to day laboratory operations of a production laboratory actively testing for:

• Nitrogen via combustion analysis.
• Phosphate via spectronic instrumentation
• Potash via Atomic Absorbtion
• Micro-nutrients via Atomic Absorption
• Pesticides via HPLC and GC.

Overseeing all Quality systems in place in the production area and implementing new systems as needed.

Manage two technicians.

Maintain all production batching and quality paperwork.

Maintain all Quality records.

Defending quality audits conducted by customers and chemical suppliers.

Oversee process changes and validate batching procedures as needed.

Assist in preparing samples for trial work both University and private.

Prepare specialty samples as needed for various costumers and sales staff.

This position is the main technical advisor for the production plant.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Chemistry or related field.
• Five years experience in a laboratory or production setting. Fertilizer and or pesticide testing experience a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Knox, IN 46534 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Knox, IN 46534: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person