Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are ENABLING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS TODAY.

As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here. For more information visit: www.vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage

POSITION SCOPE

To safely and effectively coordinate the activities in the QC Lab under direction from the Lab manager. These activities cover safe laboratory practices, staff training, QC testing, lab procedures and the use of LIMS. The testing covers raw materials, in process samples and final products and is done in a timely way. This ensures materials are approved by QA when needed and results are properly communicated, along with any issues. All work is done within the ISO 9000 and cGMP framework and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Safely conduct analytical testing by following SOP’s, AOCS, USP/NF or other methods on samples using all instruments in the QC Lab.

• Supervise and train the QC technicians to work safely, to be able to use all the lab equipment, LIMS and other systems so that the lab reports results in a timely way.

• Inspect materials as a review and release to allow operators to carry out Repack activities.

• Have hands on GC instrument operation, empower software quantitation and calibration for volatile chemicals.

• Maintain and troubleshoot the lab instruments.

• Ensure the lab equipment is within calibration and good record keeping of this is maintained so results are always validated.

• Investigate, or help to investigate, any Out of Specification results obtained in the QC lab, as well as assist with customer complaint investigations, so that anomalies are corrected.

• Order supplies and maintain inventory of all needed chemicals, consumables or parts to ensure readiness for timely sample preparation and testing.

• Prepare stock lab solutions if they are not commercially available. Keep records of the COAs and documentation which arrive with supplies.

• Maintain good safe housekeeping, contribute to overall cleaning, glassware washing and organization as well as maintaining retains and their proper storage, so the lab functions well.

Note: The duties listed above are not all inclusive and may be subject to periodic updating or revision.

The Ideal Candidate

Desired Background

Must have a minimum of an associate degree in science or bachelor’s in chemistry and a minimum of three years lab experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Talents

More specifically, we would seek the following attributes and competencies for the position:

• AOCS or USP/NF Testing experience.

• LIMS experience.

• cGMP and ISO 9000 lab experience.

• Must have two years of experience using Analytical Instruments such as HPLC and GC as well as wet chemistry techniques.

• Must have good organizational and record keeping skills, ability to make decisions based on results and prioritize lab needs and daily work.

• Must be able to distinguish colors and olfactory results to given standard.

• Computer competence to include email, MS Office, also internal databases, operating system (Epicor) and LIMS

Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are Enabling Tomorrow's Solutions Today.

As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.