Analytical Chemist I

Eagle Analytical Services • Houston, TX

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About The Position

In this role, you will perform routing testing on samples under the supervision of a Project Chemist and/or Supervisor. Your responsibilities will include tracking and meeting testing deadlines, problem-solving with the team, notifying the supervisor of any problems or unexpected results, and recording results. You will also maintain a clean, orderly, and safe laboratory work area, perform maintenance tasks such as calibration and troubleshooting of equipment and systems, and maintain familiarity with all applicable equipment, systems, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Staying abreast of current technology and instruments, particularly in HPLC analytical chemistry applications in the pharmaceutical industry, is essential. You will provide assistance in all workstations and back up support as required, revise and review SOPs, and comply with PCCA policies and all applicable SOPs, ISO 17025, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Good Laboratory Procedures (cGLPs), and Quality Control guidelines. Additionally, you will assist with laboratory compliance and safety audits, participate in team discussions, and help achieve team goals. Customer assistance will also be part of your duties, including answering phone calls and addressing basic questions, along with other special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry or related science field with at least 12 semester hours.
• Two years' experience in an analytical laboratory or equivalent combination of higher education and experience.
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience.
• Experience with sample preparative chemistry and wet chemistry analysis.
• Understanding of instrumental analysis procedures utilized in a modern chemistry laboratory.
• Demonstrated competence with computer applications and programs related to laboratory applications.
• Knowledge of sampling methods and quality control systems.
• Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform routing testing on samples under supervision.
• Track and meet testing deadlines.
• Problem solve with team members.
• Notify supervisor of problems or unexpected results.
• Record testing results.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe laboratory work area.
• Perform maintenance, including calibration and troubleshooting of equipment and systems.
• Maintain familiarity with applicable equipment, systems, and SOPs.
• Stay updated on current technology and instruments, especially HPLC applications.
• Provide assistance in all workstations and back up support as required.
• Revise and review SOPs.
• Comply with PCCA policies and applicable SOPs, ISO 17025, cGMPs, cGLPs, and Quality Control guidelines.
• Assist with laboratory compliance and safety audits.
• Participate in team discussions and assist in achieving team goals.
• Answer phone calls and assist customers with basic questions.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree