ChampionX has an immediate need for a Quality Assurance Associate in Freeport, TX If you are a passionate technical professional that likes to work in an autonomous, hands-on environment and a dedicated Quality professional with a proven track record of success, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base hourly rate and benefits.
What's in itForYou:
Enjoy paid training allowing you to learn from successful professionals
Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path in service, sales, or management
Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment
Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, 401k and more!
WhatYou Will Do:
This position will primarily be responsible for conducting testing to ensure the quality of purchased raw materials, intermediates and finished products and assists in troubleshooting plant quality problems.
Performs routine analysis using Quality Control procedures under supervision using established test procedures
Operation and maintenance of a variety of laboratory instrumentation and associated software
Approve/reject materials by comparison with the Inspection Plan requirements
Interfaces with QA Management, R & D and Manufacturing personnel in troubleshooting problems with raw materials, in-process materials, intermediates and finished products under the direction of more experienced QA personnel
Performs timely standardization and calibration of reagents and equipment
Assists in the generation of physical properties and routine analysis of samples from the field and R&D
Follows sample labeling requirements
Assists in maintaining needed supplies of chemicals and miscellaneous equipment
Participates in special projects assigned by Management or Senior QA Associates
Monitors quality of plant utility samples as requested
Maintain good housekeeping to ensure laboratory cleanliness
Adhere to safety, health and environmental policies and procedures
Location Information:
This will be a local position in Freeport, TX
Candidate must reside within 50 miles of Freeport, TX
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of an associate degree in Chemistry or related technical field, or college coursework in pursuit of an associate degree in Chemistry or a related technical field.
Basic computer skills are desirable.
All candidates must have the ability to speak, read and write English
No immigration sponsorship offered for this role
Physical Demands:
Must have the ability to Lift/Carry up to 20 pounds
Role is deemed safety sensitive and is subject to employer or customer drug testing
Preferred Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related technical field and industrial-specific laboratory experience are preferred.
Basic knowledge of SAP
Intermediate computer skills particularly, in the use of spreadsheets and databases.
Awareness of Laboratory and chemical safety
About ChampionX
ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.