Chemical Engineer jobs in Yakima, WA

Pace International LLC – QC Lab Technician 

Pace International LLC (Pace) collaborates with growers, packers, and agricultural organizations around the world to develop innovative sustainable solutions that enhance, protect, and preserve freshness, safety, and quality of horticultural crops. With a strong footprint across the Americas and a distribution network across main agricultural regions in the world, Pace is the leading provider of sustainable postharvest products, technologies and technical services that protect freshness of horticultural crops, while maximizing efficiencies in packing operations. Pace is a wholly owned subsidiary of biorational crop protection company Valent BioSciences LLC, a Sumitomo Chemical Company.

General Description:

Performs analyses to ensure raw materials, intermediate products and finish goods meet Pace International’s specifications.   Maintain QC instruments, calibrations, and lab equipment used for these analyses.  Perform all needed record keeping and lab supply ordering.  Special projects may be assigned by the Quality Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manor following all safety rules
• Work in a team environment  
• Perform analyses on samples submitted to the Laboratory.
• Inspect, approve or reject packaging of finish goods prior to releasing to inventory, to assure it meets Pace’s standard of quality.
• Analyze and approve or reject raw materials to be used by production.
• Communicate with other departments.
• Prepare and standardize reagents for analysis and orders.
• Perform calibration and routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintain record or logbook of all analyses, samples received, raw materials, reagents prepared, calibration and maintenance.
• Order lab supplies for the laboratory as required, including satellite labs.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderly housekeeping in the laboratory.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Quality Manager.
• Conducting Quality Control tests of production batches.
• Conducting ‘wet chemical’ tests such as pH, titration’s, etc.
• Operation of analytical instrumentation including a Gas Chromatograph, HPLC, Viscometers, Electronic Balances, Moisture Tellers, etc.
• Recording of all measurements in a laboratory notebook or on a computer.
• Preparing reports using computer software such as Word, Excel, Access, etc.
• Working cooperatively with other chemists in the efficient operation of the Quality Control laboratory.
• Participate in Process Improvement Activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GUIDELINES:

• A.A. degree preferred
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Able to respond to a changing environment
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends during harvest season as needed
• Able to work without close supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of the SAP ERP software environment preferred

JOB DETAILS:

• Hourly range: $22.00 - $25.00, bonus potential 
• Type: Full-time, onsite 
• Schedule: generally, M-F
• Benefits: 
  1. Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage
     • Healthcare, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care FSA available
     • HSA/HRA options available including employer contributions
  2. 401(k) (pretax), Roth (post-tax) and Catch-Up retirement available first month after hire
  3. Discretionary Profit Sharing available first quarter after hire
  4. 100% immediate vesting in all retirement plan contributions made on your behalf
  5. Company paid basic life insurance; 2x annual base salary up to $500k
  6. Company paid basic AD&D insurance; 2x annual base salary up to $500k
  7. Access to a variety of employee paid supplemental life insurance products
  8. Company paid Short and Long-term disability coverage
  9. Paid vacation, holidays and community volunteer time
  10. Paid sick pay – 160 hours per year
  11. Paid bereavement, baby bonding and other life event leaves of absence
  12. Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  13. Spirit of Valent recognition and reward opportunities
  14. Referral Bonus opportunities
  15. Employee Assistance Program
  16. Access to a health advocate
  17. Reduced cost legal, LifeLock Identity Protection and Long-term care products
  18. Matching gifts program

Pace International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees that drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. All are welcome to apply!