Chemist I

Hours Worked: 10 hours shift, forty-hours per week, work every other weekend and every other holiday.

However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.

Compensation Range: $20 an hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).

Position Summary:

As a Chemist I, you are expected to test and review data using qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. You must ensure compliance with established laboratory standards to determine proper resolution of out of specification issues based on historical trends. Your duties include interacting with fellow laboratory team members to provide seamless support across all shifts and troubleshoot laboratory equipment while keeping appropriate logs and documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Test and analyze test data to determine the release of raw materials, components, bulk, and finished goods in a timely manner.
• Use of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis such as gas chromatography, infra-red spectroscopy (F.T.I.R), wet chemistry analysis, separation analysis, titration techniques.
• Operating Karl Fischer automatic titrator
• Ensure compliance with established laboratory standards. 
• Determine proper resolution of out of specification issues based on historical trends.
• Interact effectively and professionally with all Departments to provide support and updates as necessary.
• Interact with fellow laboratory team members to provide seamless support across all shifts and weekends. 
• Maintain laboratory supplies and troubleshoot laboratory equipment while keeping appropriate logs and documentation.
• Observe quality laboratory practice standards, ensure compliance with chemical hygiene and safety standards, and always maintain a high level of housekeeping in work areas.  

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Ability to effectively communicate with management and clients, both written and verbal.
• Ability to troubleshoot sample, method, or equipment outages and to think critically and provide solutions.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Familiarity and comfort with electronic software systems including Microsoft products, spreadsheets, communication platforms including conference, messaging, and email systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Chemistry or science related field required. 
• 1+ years of experience working in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Experience in an FDA or cGMP regulated environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills such as relationship building, initiative, positive attitude, and team building.
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced lab setting.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Accurate data management, sorting and interpreting.
• Experience in a scientific, analytical, or regulated environment is a plus.