Analytical Chemist I - 3rd Shift

PDI•Town of Orangetown, NY

18h•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for 3rd Shift (Sun-Thurs, 11:00pm-7:30am) Responsible for the accurate analysis of incoming raw materials utilizing current USP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), PDI Test Methods (NPTM), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Assures tested raw materials have met the required specification criteria prior to release. Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable documentation related to analysis and disposition.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, other related science
Must know Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Be able to read, write and speak English
Read and comprehend Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations
A minimum of 0 – 3 years’ work experience in a laboratory environment (Analytical Chemistry Lab preferred) or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to multi-task and have good time management skills.
Must have good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Performance of diversified chemical testing as needed by using current USP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Nice Pak’s / PDI Test Methods (NPTM), and or customer supply method on raw materials, the testing may include but not limited to: pH determination, viscosity, refractive index, specific gravity, etc.
Conduct wet chemical titration to determine the percentage of activity on various solutions and raw materials
Determine the active percentage of various components as required by specifications using of instruments (IR, UV, Auto-titrator, etc.)
Perform identification of various chemicals or formulations as per methodology and requirements
Perform daily calibration, reading, and recording of instruments within the Analytical Lab
Test incoming raw chemicals, components and assure that all the required certification required is accurate and within specification.
Assist in the sampling, testing and release of raw materials when needed
Ensure that all results are accurately recorded in appropriate laboratory logs, designated forms and/or LIMS system.
Update management or designee with analytical supplies issue
Clean laboratory at specified intervals by following appropriate SOP and/or WI
Prepare and maintain laboratory test solutions and titrants
Determine products’ QC disposition from the lab
Complete necessary forms, as needed