Analytical Chemist III - 3rd Shift

PDI • Orangeburg, NY

2d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team! POSITION PURPOSE Responsible for assuring the accurate analysis of incoming raw materials, bulk liquids, and finished products utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Nice Pak’s Test Methods (NPTM) Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Assures tested raw materials, bulk liquids, and finished products have met the required specification criteria prior to release. Investigate out of specification results to determine final disposition. Maintain accurate, complete and traceable documentation related to analysis and disposition. Ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Analytical Laboratory. Designate appropriate and trained personnel to perform required tasks. Review documentation to ensure adherence to internal and external requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or other related science
• Knowledge of Analytical techniques and able to incorporate them into daily tasks.
• Computer literate.
• Demonstrate ability to perform work accurately and be able to follow test methodology.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and work with minimum supervision.
• Some supervisor skills required.
• Able to delegate the required testing to competent and trained chemists
• A minimum of 5 – 7 years’ experience in a laboratory environment (Analytical Chemistry Lab preferred)
• At least three years in a regulated laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Performance of diversified chemical testing as needed by using current USP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), (NPTM on raw materials, bulk liquids, and finished products.
• Conduct wet chemical titration to determine the percentage of activity on various solutions and raw materials, bulk liquids, and finished products.
• Determine the percentage of various components as required by specifications by the use of instruments (GC, HPLC, IR, UV, Auto-titrator, etc.).
• Perform identification of various chemicals or formulations as per methodology USP/NF and other test requirements
• Coordinate release of liquid batches including designation of reassay/expiration date.
• Assist in the sampling, testing and release of raw materials when needed
• Determine the toxicity and pH of waste tanks at designated intervals
• Ensure that all results are accurately recorded in appropriate laboratory logs or other designated forms
• Review all data generated by the laboratory associated with the manufacturing of Drug and OTC products
• Perform investigations into laboratory Out of Specification Results (OOS).
• Ensure that all instruments that perform analysis are validated and calibrated.
• Ensure that all Analytical Methods utilized for analysis of Drug and OTC products, at the least, are validated according to International Standards
• Purchase analytical supplies
• Prepare solutions and titrants when required
• Clean laboratory at specified intervals
• Perform calibration, reading, and recording of instruments within the Analytical Chemistry Lab
• Prepare and maintain laboratory test solutions
• Determine products’ disposition
• Complete necessary forms
• Lead, Direct and Train lower level Chemists ( I, II) in the use of instruments, methodology, SOPs, WIs, GLP, GMPs, etc.
• Furnish report to QC Lab Manager on a continuous basis.
• Assign workflow in the laboratory in conjunction with Analytical Chemist Senior Level.
• Handles special projects and assignments as delegated (method transfer, method validation).

Benefits

• Medical & prescription drug coverage
• Dental / Vision plan
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Health Advocacy Program / Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Many other voluntary benefit plans such as: Legal assistance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident coverage, discounted home/auto/rental insurance, employee discounts and pet insurance
• Sick leave, generous vacation and holiday time, paid parental leave, summer hours, flex place/flex time options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees