ISP Chemicals 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 ISP Chemicals LLC business in Columbus, OH. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Quality function. The position will report to the Quality Systems Manager. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: * Perform and assist with Quality Assurance activities, including internal, customer, and regulatory audits. * Investigate and respond to customer complaints. * Quality batch record reviews. * Initiates out-of-spec investigations where appropriate. * Support production by performing or participating in root cause investigations and pulling and trending historical data. * Participate in Quality Risk Assessments. * Participating in process improvements and the implementation of new quality systems. * Provide sales, customer service, and business management support by answering and assisting with customer requests and inquiries. * Assist in cultivating a quality culture through participation in cross-functional teams. * Participates in quality, safety, and environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance with State/Federal regulations and improve existing programs. * Assign appropriate usage decision codes in SAP to aid supply chain with inventory control. In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following: * Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, or related scientific fields. * 1 - 3 years experience in a GMP chemical manufacturing environment or related industry * Knowledge and experience with GMP associated with manufacturing APIs and excipients (ICH Q7 and IPEC/EXCiPACT specifically). * Ability to read, understand, and execute procedures and process instructions. * Ability to read and understand required standards and translate them to site procedures. * Ability to receive safety and process training. * Ability to participate and contribute to zero-incident culture and the facility's safety and quality culture to maintain and improve the safety of employees and products. * Strong attention to detail and data analysis skills * Ability to effectively categorize quality complaints and lead incidents to closure * Excellent communication skills. * Strong organizational and documentation skills and attention to detail. * Ability to thrive in a multinational and multicultural environment. * Must be authorized to work in the US. The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit: * Strong knowledge of FDA cGMP operations, requirements, and safety programs. * Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems. * Proficient knowledge of ICH/FDA and ISO requirements, as well as IPEC/EXCiPACT guidelines and standards * Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office applications & iLIMS or similar Quality database. 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.