QC Associate Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Testing of chemical components or products.
• Will involve the use of major laboratory instruments and equipment: HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV/VIS, as well as utilizing wet chemicals skills.
• Analytical review of data to ensure calculations is complete and accurate.
• Performs quantitative chemical analyses of APIs and related materials under direct supervision following established procedures and guidelines using laboratory instrumentation such as gas chromatographs, liquid chromatographs, ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometers, etc.
• Performs microbiological analysis as required.
• Treats numerical data throughout chemical analysis by performing mathematical calculations such as determining concentrations (molarity, parts per million, normality, etc.) and statistical information (standard deviation, mean, etc.).
• Prepares necessary reagents and equipment to expedite the performance of analysis by measuring and/or weighing chemicals, missing, and standardizing solutions, and assembling equipment.
• Maintains accurate records by logging samples received, recording samples analyzed, procedures used, and results obtained on datasheets and/or laboratory notebook.
• Weights and calculates samples in the physical and chemical analysis of products using balances and measured volumetric containers.
• Recognizes and informs Group Leader about daily lab activity and analytical problems.
• Organizes and properly labels samples, sample preparations, volumetric solutions etc.
• Maintains area free of sample contamination restores equipment and supplies to designated area; participates in general housekeeping efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science from a four-year college or university is required.
• Minimum 0-2 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree.