Chemist I

About the role

The Chemist I will perform standard chemical and physical analysis of inner and outer nutritional products in the quality control lab using wet chemistry techniques and instrumental analyses.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing (qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, finished products and/or stability samples).
• Prepares standards and reagents; calibrates and operates sophisticated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, LC/MS, FTIR and UV-Visible spectrophotometer.
• Performs routine calibration and performance verification of lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Provides input on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Test Methods and other relevant laboratory documents.
• Participates in investigations, addresses Out of Specifications (OOS), resolves deviations and implements CAPA with general supervision.
• Complies with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Documents data in lab notebook and follows basic cGMP guidelines.
• Complies with ISO 17025 requirements.
• Interprets test results and compares with determined standards and limits. Interprets and compares data and historical records and trend verification under general supervision.
• Maintains a safe, clean and efficient laboratory.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-3 years previous experience in an analytical laboratory of qualitative or quantitative analyses.
• Experience in various wet chemical analysis and/or instrumental analysis utilizing FTIR, HPLC, GC and UV-Visible spectrophotometry.
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related scientific fields.

Skills

• Ability to execute testing according to established methods.
• Demonstrates basic proficiency in lab instrumentation and multiple test methods.
• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision.
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation.
• Strong customer and results orientation.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Ability to function as an effective team member.
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.

Benefits

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes:

• Group Health Programs: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Other Voluntary Benefit Programs: 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
• Paid Time Off: Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave, and time off for voting.