Analytical Chemist, Level II - 1st shift

POSITION PURPOSE

The Analytical Chemist is responsible for the accurate analysis of incoming raw materials, bulk liquids, and finished products utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Assures tested raw materials, bulk liquids, and finished products have met the required specification criteria prior to release. Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable documentation related to analysis and disposition.

Testing Requirements

• Performance of diversified chemical testing as needed by current USP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), PDI Test Methods (on raw materials, bulk liquids, and finished products).
  • Includes: pH determination, viscosity, refractive index, specific gravity, etc.
• Certain tests may require the use of instruments such as: GC, HPLC, IR, UV, Auto-titrator, etc.
• Determine the percentage of various components as required by specifications.
• Determine the percentage of activity on various solutions and raw materials, bulk liquids, and finished products.
• Determine the percentage of various components as required by specifications.
• Determine the toxicity and pH of waste tanks at designated intervals.

Reporting & Analysis

• Ensure that all results are accurately recorded in appropriate laboratory logs, designated forms and/or LIMS system.

Lab Maintenance

• Support for purchasing analytical supplies.
• Prepare solutions and titrants when required.
• Clean laboratory work related area.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory test solutions.

Additional Requirements

• Determine products’ disposition.
• Complete necessary forms.
• Cook off release of liquid batches including designation of reassay/expiration date.
• Absorb sampling, testing and release of raw materials when needed.
• Assist in the sampling, testing and release of raw materials when needed.
• Handle special projects and assignments as delegated (method transfer, method validation).
• Train lower-level Chemists in the use of instruments, methodology, SOPs, WIs, GLP, GMPs, etc.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, other related science Required.
• Knowledge: Minimum knowledge of LIMS.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 – 6 years’ experience in a laboratory environment (Analytical Chemistry Lab preferred).
• Skills: Ability to multi-task and have good time management skills. Must have good communication and customer service skills.