Analytical Chemist

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Testing experience: IR, pH, TLC-plates, Solubility, other wet chemistry analysis
• Instrument experience: HPLC
• Complete a peer review of analytical data
• Draft/Execute Validation Protocols
• Write Reports for executed Protocols
• Act as technical review for Protocols and Reports
• Proficient in following Compendial testing methods (USP/EP/JP)
• Utilize written procedures to perform testing.
• Demonstrate strong planning & organizational skills.
• Solution focused when faced with any problems or setbacks.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Strong initiative and drive.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage larger projects/process with minimal oversight.
• Utilize written procedures to perform testing.
• Able to recognize out-of-spec (OOS) results and work through an investigation with minimal guidance to determine root cause with appropriate corrective actions, where applicable to QC.
• Perform needed instrument or titrant verification/calibration during scheduled time.
• Demonstrates Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Data Integrity Principles.
• Pays attention to detail and brings issues to supervision’s attention.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of basic computer software (Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365).
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and take initiative to perform daily job functions along with special projects.
• Work in accordance with current procedures and demonstrate proper laboratory safety and housekeeping practices.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates our Core Values – Courage, Respect, Achievement, Integrity, Responsibility, Transparency.
• Follows all policies and procedures as defined from Corporate and Site.
• Develops and/or assist in the implementation of process improvement, safety, quality, and 5S ideas.
• Organizes and maintains a clean and orderly work area in accordance with the administrative General Housekeeping policy/procedures.
• Performs all functions in a safe and timely manner in accordance with OSHA standards and general rules and regulations governing the workplace.
• Responsible for following general personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements as established by company policy.
• Demonstrates professional working behavior when working with all staff and visitors.
• Follow trained requirement to IPEC cGMP/ISO9001/14001/45001 Management Systems, if appropriate.
• Seeks guidance from Supervisor as needed to ensure the above

Education, Qualifications, Experience:

• Bachelors’ degree in Chemistry or Life Science field with a Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience
• Associate degree in Chemistry or other Life Science field with a Minimum of 10 years of experience outside of academic laboratories.
• Method Validation
• Compendial Testing (USP/EP/JP)
• GMP laboratory