Careers

SCHEDULE: 11PM-8AM MONDAY TO FRIDAY.

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.

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)

·       Attention to details and data review experience in cGMP environments

·       Perform other tasks as assigned

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 experience in 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:

Associate Chemist I: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related major. Must have six months to a year of chemical laboratory experience in a GMP related industry.

Associate Chemist II: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related major. Must have 1-2 years of chemical laboratory experience in a GMP related industry.