Chemist - 2nd shift

Tower Laboratories is a leading U.S. manufacturer of effervescent products, including over-the-counter medications, prescription pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, soft drink tablets, and other consumer goods on a contract basis. As a family-owned company with over 40 years in business, we are expanding our effervescent product line with several new and innovative products in research and development. Our production environment is clean, temperature- and humidity-controlled, with uniforms provided at no cost.

About the role

This lab-based position performs all phases of chemical testing for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, following established written procedures. Chemists assist the QC Supervisor and Technical Department with daily QC functions to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform raw material, in-process, finished product, and stability sample testing using instrumental, wet chemical, and physical analytical methods following written or compendial procedures.
• Prepare analytical equipment, reagents, standards, test solutions, and mobile phases as required by test procedures.
• Document testing results in lab notebooks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications; report results on testing worksheets in a timely manner.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, equipment logbooks, and trackers daily in accordance with department policies.
• Assist in raw material sampling, retain storage, and distribution; receive, organize, store, and send out raw materials and finished products per company policy.
• Manage prioritization to meet multiple goals and deadlines.
• Conduct laboratory housekeeping, maintain a safe and orderly work area, and adhere to safety protocols for hazardous materials.
• Participate in QC method development, improvement initiatives, and other assigned duties.
• Adhere to validated methods, company procedures, cGMP, cGLP, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support routine department operations and provide guidance or training to new or existing personnel as required.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets and trackers to reflect current status accurately.
• Author, review, and suggest improvements for notebooks, SOPs, testing worksheets, CoAs, product specs, raw material specs, and other QC/R&D documents.
• Notify QC management of aberrant, out-of-specification (OOS), or out-of-trend (OOT) results and participate in investigations following SOPs.

Requirements

• BS in Chemistry, Biology, or related sciences.
• One to two years of experience in chemical laboratory operations.
• Good lab/analytical technique supporting chemical and manufacturing operations.
• Experience or understanding of pharmaceutical laboratory equipment, including HPLC, UV-Vis, AAS, KF, IR, Potentiometer, LOD, and Titration.
• Familiarity with cGMPs and GLPs.
• Strong math skills and knowledge of intermediate statistics.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, including decision analysis and implementation.
• Computer literacy with working knowledge of spreadsheets.
• Ability to function as a team member and communicate effectively with team members and other plant personnel, both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching.
• Dental, health, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Prescription safety lens reimbursement.
• ANSI-approved safety shoe reimbursement.

Schedule

• Full-time, on-site position.
• Monday to Friday with off-shift hours.
• Overtime required.