Chemist II

About the role

The First Shift Chemist II is responsible for applying chemistry knowledge to project assignments in the experimental design and planning stage. They will work at our state-of-the-art Innovation and Manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem, NC.

Responsibilities

• Performs qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials and finished products.
• Writes chemical analysis procedures for incorporation into test methods.
• Assists junior chemists in running experiments for release and stability studies.
• Prepares standards and reagents; calibrates and operates sophisticated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, FTIR, UV-Visible spectrophotometer.
• Interprets test results and compares with determined standards and limits.
• Interprets and compares data and historical records and trend verification.
• Addresses practical problems and handles responsibilities under minimum supervision.
• Records data in lab notebook and follows cGMP guidelines.
• Assists laboratory staff by training chemists and laboratory technicians.
• Reviews product certificates of analysis for accuracy and conformance and maintains C of A files.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and efficient laboratory.

Qualifications

• Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision; strong customer and results orientation; ability to interact optimally 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; experience in wet chemical analysis and/or instrumental analysis using FTIR, HPLC, GC and UV-Visible spectrophotometry; superb knowledge of cGMP guidelines; nutraceutical or pharmaceutical laboratory work experience.
• Experience: 3+ years' experience in an analytical laboratory of qualitative or quantitative analyses.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field or equivalent experience.
• Prior cGMP regulation and compliance knowledge; knowledge in test method development and trouble shooting; Master of Science in Chemistry or Biochemistry or related field preferred.

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
• Light office work, some light lifting, and walking may be required.

Work Environment

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated.
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate.