Production Chemist I

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance of production equipment
• Responsible for cleaning and charging of chromatography resins
• Order, Transfer, and stock laboratory supplies and materials as directed
• Complete maintenance and calibration logs sheets as needed
• Carry out production tasks in support of manufacturing goals and objectives
• Production of small scale biological reagents as directed, following established guidelines and procedures
• Maintain documentation and manufacturing batch records in an accurate, timely and thorough manner
• Performs chromatography purification techniques (small scale)
• Performs fermentation processes for bioreactor cell growth (small scale)
• Perform required data entry on company planning and materials management system
• Carry out functions which may require multiple task coordination
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities
• Exhibits professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintain accurate records and notes, and carry out assignments in a thorough, conscientious fashion while adhering to safe laboratory practices
• Experience with problem-solving and troubleshooting in a laboratory environment
• Training in the operation of lab equipment and use of lab chemicals and tools