Quality Assurance Analyst

Are you seeking a challenging, rewarding, and well-compensated position at a leading international company? Diatom is a reference in Latin America for the production of silicates, synthetic silicas, and zeolites. Founded in 1956 in Argentina and Uruguay, it expanded to Brazil in 1985 and is now building a new manufacturing facility in Andrews, SC. 

We want to hear from you if you have a strong growth aptitude and enjoy a diverse and innovative environment, problem-solving, and working in a supportive team!

We seek professionals with expertise in production, maintenance, furnace, administrative, and chemical laboratories.

What We Offer
 

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance ( Health, Dental & Vision)
• PTO and Holidays
   

What you’ll do

• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
• Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on the appropriateness of data for release.
• Calibrate, validate or maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
• Perform visual inspections of finished products.
• Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
• Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Write technical reports or documentation, such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses.
• Investigate or report questionable test results.
• Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.
• Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
• Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Receive and inspect raw materials.
• Train other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays.
• Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.
• Serve as a technical liaison between quality control and other departments, vendors, or contractors.
• Write or revise standard quality control operating procedures.
• Participate in internal assessments and audits as required.
• Validate or transfer analytical methods according to applicable policies or guidelines.
• Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved.
• Prepare or review required method transfer documentation, including technical transfer protocols or reports.
• Review data from contract laboratories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and qualify new testing methods.
• Coordinate testing with contract laboratories and vendors.
• Evaluate new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use.
• Any other activities as assigned by the manager

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Control
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and essential office equipment
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment  
• Organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills