Analytical Chemist, Level II - 1st shift

PDI•Town of Orangetown, NY

9d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Analytical Chemist is responsible for the accurate analysis of incoming raw materials, bulk liquids, and finished products utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), 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. Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable documentation related to analysis and disposition.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, other related science
Must know MS Office (Word, Excel...)
Minimum knowledge of LIMS
Demonstrate ability to perform work accurately and be able to follow test methodology.
A minimum of 3 – 6 years’ experience in a laboratory environment (Analytical Chemistry Lab preferred)
GC, HPLC, Wet Chemistry
Ability to multi-task and have good time management skills
Must have good communication and customer service skills
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Performance of diversified chemical testing as needed by current USP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), PDI Test Methods (on raw materials, bulk liquids, and finished products. 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, bulk liquids, and finished products and by the use of instruments such as: GC, HPLC, IR, UV, Auto-titrator, etc.
Determine the percentage of various components as required by specifications
Perform identification of various chemicals or formulations as per methodology USP/NF and other test requirements
Ensure that all results are accurately recorded in appropriate laboratory logs, designated forms and/or LIMS system.
Provide support for purchasing analytical supplies
Prepare solutions and titrants when required
Clean laboratory work related area
Perform calibration, reading, and recording of instruments within the Analytical Chemistry Lab
Prepare and maintain laboratory test solutions
Determine products’ disposition
Complete necessary forms
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
Handles special projects and assignments as delegated (method transfer, method validation)
Train lower-level Chemists in the use of instruments, methodology, SOPs, WIs, GLP, GMPs, etc