Chemist I – Technical Manufacturing

About the Role

Viltis is seeking an entry-level Chemist I to support the production of materials used in immunology-based chromatography and enzyme diagnostic tests for a leading global diagnostics organization. The Technical Manufacturing Chemist will manufacture bioreagents, perform in-process quality control testing, maintain laboratory documentation, and help ensure that production activities are completed according to established schedules, Standard Operating Procedures, and GMP/GLP requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent chemistry or life sciences graduate, or an associate-degree candidate with relevant laboratory experience, to gain hands-on experience in a regulated diagnostic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain established manufacturing and production schedules.
• Prepare critical and non-critical bioreagents used in diagnostic products and manufacturing processes.
• Follow approved Standard Operating Procedures, manufacturing instructions, and laboratory protocols.
• Perform in-process quality control testing, including material qualifications, quality inspections, and titrations.
• Use laboratory equipment such as pipettes, pH meters, spectrophotometers, and chromatography systems.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities with team members to maintain an adequate supply of raw bioreagents.
• Investigate production problems and identify opportunities for process or product improvement.
• Assist with new laboratory procedures and product improvement protocols.
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory and manufacturing documentation.
• Follow applicable GMP, GLP, quality system, and safety requirements.
• Properly handle laboratory materials and observe all required safety precautions.
• Communicate production issues, testing results, and material needs to appropriate team members.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific field; recent graduates are encouraged to apply, or
• Associate degree in a relevant scientific field with one to two years of related laboratory experience, or
• An equivalent combination of education and laboratory experience.

Preferred Laboratory Experience

Experience or academic exposure involving one or more of the following is preferred:

• Wet-bench laboratory techniques
• Pipetting
• pH meters
• Titrations
• Spectrophotometry
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Gel electrophoresis
• SDS-PAGE
• ELISA assays
• Analytical chemistry principles
• In-process quality control testing
• GMP or GLP environments

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to carefully follow written procedures, protocols, and manufacturing instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic understanding of analytical chemistry theories and laboratory practices.
• Ability to recognize and communicate testing or production discrepancies.
• Proficiency with common computer applications, including spreadsheet, database, word-processing, and manufacturing software.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision in a regulated laboratory and manufacturing environment.

About Viltis

Viltis connects skilled scientific, engineering, quality, clinical, and regulatory professionals with opportunities at leading organizations in the life sciences and healthcare industries.