Overview

Ecolab is seeking a Quality Assurance Chemist to join our team in Vancouver, WA. The Quality Assurance Chemist is responsible for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and laboratory excellence through inspection, testing, documentation management, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role supports manufacturing, warehouse, and quality systems activities by conducting inspections, maintaining laboratory operations, investigating quality issues, and supporting internal and external audits. The successful candidate will serve as a technical resource to Operations and Warehouse teams while maintaining compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. What You Will Do: Quality Inspection & Testing Perform batch inspections in accordance with Quality Control Requirements (QCR). Prepare reagents, standards, and test solutions for laboratory testing. Conduct non-routine testing, sample preparation, and special project work as required. Review inspection methods, specifications, and testing requirements through the Management of Change (MOC) process. Laboratory Operations Inspect, calibrate, verify, and maintain laboratory equipment. Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory consumables, chemicals, reagents, and testing supplies. Maintain accurate records related to inspections, reagent preparation, equipment calibration, and laboratory activities. Dispose of expired chemicals and reagents in accordance with company safety and environmental procedures. Maintain laboratory notebooks and quality records in accordance with retention requirements. Quality Systems & Compliance Support external audits and certification activities, including NSF, Kosher, Halal, ISO, and Responsible Care (RC) programs. Maintain audit-ready documentation and records. Review and maintain laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions. Review controlled documents through the Electronic Quality Management System (eQMS). Submit and manage Quality Change Requests (QCRs) and correction requests as needed. Investigation & Continuous Improvement Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for first-pass failures and quality deviations. Recommend material treatment, rework, release, or disposition decisions. Support customer complaints, laboratory inquiries, quality investigations, and corrective actions. Identify and implement process and quality improvement opportunities. Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives and cross-functional improvement projects. Inventory & Material Management Review blocked, restricted, expired, and short shelf-life inventory for disposition decisions. Coordinate the management and physical inventory of restricted and blocked stock. Provide quality support related to material status, release decisions, and inventory controls. Safety & Environmental Compliance Record, communicate, and escalate safety and quality observations. Conduct stormwater inspections and disposition evaluations. Support environmental compliance programs and site safety initiatives. Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the organization. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or a related scientific field. 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, laboratory testing, or manufacturing quality systems. Knowledge of laboratory techniques, analytical testing, and quality documentation practices. Experience with equipment calibration, maintenance, and laboratory recordkeeping. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic quality management systems. No immigration sponsorship is available for this role Preferred Qualifications: Experience in chemical manufacturing or related industries. Water chemistry experience. Familiarity with ISO or Responsible Care standards. Experience supporting i