POSITION PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
This chemist will be responsible for developing and validating methods to support manufacturing and new products; for developing i nstrumentation or equipment set up, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance, calibration, validation, writing and updating SOP's. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the calibration and maintenance schedules for all lab equipment. Support and evaluate IQ/OQ/PQ of all new lab instrumentation. Assist on ICP-OES, FT-IR, and HPLC systems, the interpretation of data, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Assist on creating and reviewing analytical procedures and assisting other lab personnel in creation of methods. Help maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, observe safe lab practices under a cGMP protocol, and effectively evaluate and communicate experimental results. Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees might be requested to perform other duties as requested. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Science or related field (preferable) Work experience in a related field is also considered acceptable. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of chemical/physical principles, theories, and established methodologies sufficient to perform the full range of duties involved in analytical testing, method development and laboratory instrument troubleshooting. Highly motivated, creative and independent performer with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high pressure environment. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. High ethical standards with the ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, critical thinking and communications skills. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment Must be able to follow all safety guidelines. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee may be required to lift and/ or move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Laboratory environment which may include long hours standing, sitting, bending, twisting, walking, climbing stairs, strong and/or unusual odors. Due to the laboratory environment, there is a risk of chemical exposure while working in the lab. However, safety programs are implemented to mitigate these risks. Potential employees must be mindful of these potential hazards.
