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 Powered by JazzHR