Lead QC Technician

Air Liquide USA LLC
United States, Virginia, Richmond
Feb 20, 2025
An Air Liquide Healthcare company, subsidiary of the Air Liquide group, Seppic has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing unique ingredients for over 75 years. These ingredients are used by consumers, patients, and professionals. Worldwide, a vast team of talented women and men serve customers for health, well-being, and beauty of all. At Seppic, our vision is to help everyone enjoy a healthy life in a healthy environment. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide's scientific territory and have been at the core of the company's activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide's ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy. A subsidiary of Air Liquide, Seppic has been developing, manufacturing and marketing a wide range of innovative ingredients for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and veterinary products for over 75 years. Seppic combines multiple expertises in the fields of polymers, surfactants and emulsion technologies, active ingredients, biology, immunology, formulation, green chemistry, extraction and biotechnologies. Combining the dynamism of an international company on a human scale with the solidity of a large group, Seppic forms a team of nearly 800 talented men and women around the world who are passionate about what they do every day, serving their customers and the health, well-being and beauty of all. www.seppic.com The Seppic Inc., Richmond Manufacturing site, opened in 2020, is located near Richmond, Virginia, USA. The plant specializes in producing ingredients for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. It has enhanced our proximity to our North American customers and increased our manufacturing capabilities worldwide. Its overall concept was designed to incorporate the highest levels of manufacturing quality for cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients. All of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are integrated at the product flow level as well as at the individual flow level. The units, all outfitted with a self-cleaning system, are fully automated for consistent and easily traceable quality. The plant has been designed with a minimal-waste or emission objective. The best available techniques were used to reduce waste and emissions to a strict minimum at their origin. The principles of recycling have been systematically adopted and final discharge treatment systems have been installed at the vent and waste-water levels to ensure there is minimal impact on the environment. The facility has obtained ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI and RSPO certification. The Lead QC Technician is responsible for performing a variety of quality control analyses and ensuring product conformity to established standards. This role will also involve leadership responsibilities, including training technicians and operators, validating new analytical methods, conducting peer reviews of analytical results, and overseeing the daily operations of the QC laboratory. Follow laboratory procedures, methods, SOP and applicable QHSE procedures and particularly the Chemical Hygiene Plan Is primarily responsible for the compliance to the good manufacturing practices applicable to the laboratory and guarantee the integrity of data as well as traceability Assist in writing laboratory documentation and make proposals for improvement Manage chemicals (solvent, reagents, standard, wastes, reference samples), gases including the procurement of chemicals and the proper storage, inventory and disposal of products and wastes. Maintain the laboratory, benches, equipments and glassware clean and in good conditions Execute equipment maintenance program Assist in the implementation and validation of internal and external analytical methods Check that analytical and protective equipments work properly before use Perform analysis of raw materials, utilities, In process control and finished product Cross check raw data and analytical results obtained by other technicians Manage subcontracted analysis (contract, purchase order, sample shipment, analysis review) Enter analytical results into the company's ERP system Reports any deviation, OOS results or safety incidents in a timely manner Work with peers, other technicians and other departments like production, HSE and logistics to ensure good coordination, maximum efficiency, and shared prioritization of operations in the laboratory. Participate in the continuous improvement of the laboratory and take part in Customer complaint treatment, deviation management, Out of specification results, investigation, change control and CAPA implementation. responsible for training other QC technicians or employees to the analytical methods. Responsible for the qualification of analytical equipment. Ensure that quality control is done correctly. Ensure the proper storage of product and material samples. Ensure Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) practices are in compliance with Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical requirements (ISO 9001, EFFCi, Exipact). Troubleshoot equipment and methods as needed __________________ Are you a MATCH? Working knowledge in analytical chemistry. Working knowledge of quality management systems. Quality oriented. Proficient with google sheets Strong analytical skills Be able to lift 25 lbs Knowledge of quality control and GMP. Practical knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and procedures (HPLC, IR, Karl Fischer, etc.) Commitment and ambition. Willingness to take responsibility and accountability. Collaborative and team oriented. Sense of urgency and action oriented. Focus on customer service (internal and external). Approachable, available, and helpful to others. Chemistry Lab experience required Quality experience required Qualification validation Method validation BS in Chemistry or related field Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.