Quality Specialist (Finance)

Pharmachem Laboratories LLC

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Specialist to join our Pharmachem business at our Ogden, Utah location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Quality function. This position will report to the Quality Manager.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Quality Specialist develops and implements Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Food Safety practices and procedures in support of established production standards and company business objectives. Investigates quality incidents and assists with root cause analyses. Professional/single contributor role within a manufacturing environment.

• Designs, institutes, and documents quality assurance and food safety programs in conjunction with QA leadership.
• Advises and consults with management on continuous improvement and quality/safety related issues (may include environmental related issues).Provides training and coaching on GMP, QA, and food safety programs and procedures.
• Conducting internal audits & quality risk assessments; Support and participate in audit preparations and inspections by certifying agencies and regulatory bodies
• Investigate customer complaints and nonconforming product issues and implement appropriate and effective corrective and preventive measure(s).
• Coordinates activities with other departments and outside functions to support GMP, QA, and food safety programs, certifications, and procedures.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related discipline, or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Expert knowledge and understanding in Quality Management Systems related to Nutraceutical and dietary supplements; knowledge of regulatory and GXP compliance requirements such as 21 CFR Part 111, Part 117, HACCP and HARPC (Minimum 3 years).
• Passionate self-starter with realistic and practical approach to GMP, QA, and Food Safety execution
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills; be able to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong personal computer skills including experience with specification management systems, inventory management systems, training systems, and Microsoft programs.

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with laboratory (analytical and microbiology) instrumentation is a plus.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
 
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
 
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
 
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE:  We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.