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Analytical Chemist (WKND)

Job Title
Analytical Chemist (WKND)
Job ID
27741407
Location
Mainland, PA,  
Other Location
Description
Chemist, Full-Time (WKND B Nights) $2500.00 Sign on Bonus.

Accupac is looking for a Chemist to join our WKND B team at our Mainland, PA. location.

Basic Job Functions:

Responsible for performing necessary chemical analysis in the quality control laboratory during assigned shift.  Responsible to carry out technical tasks and support production operations; perform routine and non-routine chemical testing of raw materials, bulk products finished goods by using compendial and in-house test methods, environmental samples, and validation samples; and evaluate and implement new chemical analysis procedures.

Benefits
We believe our most valued resource is the people we work with. Most of our positions offer the following employee benefits:
  • Competitive Salary Package
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Vested Company Match Contribution
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance with Optional Supplemental Plan
  • Short-Term Paid Disability
  • Health Advocacy Programs

Essential Functions of the Job:
  • Resolve problems with instruments, test methods, lab chemicals, standards, and samples with direct support from Management.
  • Assure calibrations, standards, logbooks and other GMP compliance activities are performed accurately in the laboratory.
  • Perform in-process, routine and non-routine chemical testing of raw materials, bulk products, finished goods by using approved procedures.
  • Maintain laboratory notebooks, assay reports, logbooks and other documentation in accordance with cGMP and GLP
  • Thorough understanding of analytical chemistry
  • Basic knowledge of wet chemistry (Titration, ID analysis, Acid value, Sap value)
  • Basic knowledge of physical testing ( pH, Viscosity, Density, Refractive Index, ROI, LOD)
  • Perform other tasks as assigned
  • Attention to details and data review experience in cGMP environments

Minimum Requirements of the Job:
  • Possess a thorough understanding of laboratory safety requirements and the MSDS system. 
  • Possess a thorough understanding of chemical test methods and chemical instrumentation, preferably some combination of HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, and FTIR, or intermediate wet chemistry techniques.
  • Possess effective interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills.
  • Possess fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Possess the ability to use personal computers for word processing and data analysis
  • Familiarity with LIMS and TrackWise
  • Possess the ability to work on many tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
  • Possess the ability  of decision making with good judgment
Physical Requirements:
  • Able to walk/stand on concrete floors up to eight hours each workday.
  • Able to hear/execute clear speech, in person and over the telephone.
  • Able to bend/stoop repeatedly.
  • Able to climb step stools and maintain balance.
  • Able to lift/carry items up to 40 pounds.
  • Able to push/pull items up to 75 pounds.
  • Able to hear phones ring, alarms sound through ambient noise and everyday conversation.
  • Possess color vision.

Education and/or Experience:
Chemist I: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related major. Must have 2-3 years of chemical laboratory experience in a GMP related industry.
Chemist II: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related major. Must have 3-5 years of chemical laboratory experience in a GMP related industry.

About Accupac
Accupac is a global contract development and manufacturing
partner for beauty, personal care and healthcare brands. We develop and
manufacture some of the world’s greatest products for global CPGs, emerging
Indie brands, and everything in between. We make products that make a difference because we care about
bettering the lives of people and the health of our planet.

 
Required Skills

Minimum Requirements of the Job:
• Possess a thorough understanding of laboratory safety requirements and the MSDS system.
• Possess a thorough understanding of chemical test methods and chemical instrumentation, preferably some combination of HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, and FTIR, or intermediate wet chemistry techniques.
• Possess effective interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills.
• Possess fluency in written and spoken English.
• Possess the ability to use personal computers for word processing and data analysis
• Familiarity with LIMS and TrackWise
• Possess the ability to work on many tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Possess the ability of decision making with good judgment
Physical Requirements:
• Able to walk/stand on concrete floors up to eight hours each workday.
• Able to hear/execute clear speech, in person and over the telephone.
• Able to bend/stoop repeatedly.
• Able to climb step stools and maintain balance.
• Able to lift/carry items up to 40 pounds.
• Able to push/pull items up to 75 pounds.
• Able to hear phones ring, alarms sound through ambient noise and everyday conversation.
• Possess color vision.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Travel: None

Education and/or Experience:
Chemist I: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related major. Must have 2-3 years of chemical laboratory experience in a GMP related industry.
Chemist II: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related major. Must have 3-5 years of chemical laboratory experience in a GMP related industry.

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