Benefits:
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Job Summary: The QC Senior Chemist, working under the direction of the Director of QC, performs analytical testing using instrumental techniques to ensure ingredients and finished products meet their intended specifications.
Principle Responsibilities:
• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in process materials, and finished goods utilizing standard techniques (i.e., HPLC, FTIR, TLC, UV, and Wet Chemistry); requires proficiency with chromatographic software.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for assessing the effectiveness of manufacturing equipment cleaning procedures.
• Perform testing in support of process validation and product stability samples.
• Manage stability samples including sample storage, sample pulls and sample testing.
• Maintain compliant documentation including analytical analysis and equipment log books.
• Manage storage, tracking, and qualification of reference standards and retain information.
• Use time management skills to have priority testing available for release.
• Prepare solutions and reagents as required and in compliance with SOPs.
• Set-up, calibrate, validate, and operate lab equipment for reacting, mixing, sampling, and testing.
• Check data and results of fellow QC Chemists and or Lab Technicians.
• Maintain chemicals and samples inventory.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, lab SOP’s, and company procedures in ensuring safe handling of chemicals, materials, and equipment.
• Performs other related duties within the QC Lab as assigned.
Additional Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each principal responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education: BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Material Science or related field.
Experience: 3 or more years of hands-on QC Lab Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Nutraceuticals industry.
Physical Requirements: Work requires ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, bending and/or stooping for periods of five hours or more; moving and examining objects at high and low reach, and reading for periods of three hours or more. Position requires normal visual acuity.
Additional Skills and Qualifications:
Knowledge of cGMP, cGLP and cGDP standards to ensure the maintenance of the standards of quality.
Knowledge of compendia procedures where applicable (i.e., USP, NF, BP, Dietary etc.).
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance work instructions, procedure manuals and SDS sheets.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must understand and use simple statistical methods.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Must have ability to solve moderately complex problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations. Must have a deliberate and acute sense of documentation of all activities while in the manufacturing environment.
Must be proficient with chromatographic software.
Must be familiar with and be able to communicate via e-mail. Must be familiar with and be able to use computer software including word processors & spreadsheets (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access), and ERP System.
Proficient in oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to communicate effectively in a cross functional team environment to complete work tasks as instructed.
Demonstrated attention to detail and thoroughness are critical.
Must have sound judgment and decision-making skills.