Short-Term Analytical Chemist

KDC One • Chatsworth, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Analytical Chemist is responsible for testing OTC and cosmetic bulk, finished products, and Stability products in compliance with Quality Control Specifications and regulatory agency requirements. This role promotes a safe working environment and adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures, company safety rules, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP’s), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) at all times. The chemist will perform analytical tests on various materials, participate in method validation and transfer, and conduct calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Responsibilities also include safe laboratory work and record keeping, following internal and customer specifications, participating in OOS investigations, and troubleshooting analytical instrument issues.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Bachelor of science; Chemistry field preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 1-2 year experience in Quality Control preferably in analytical filed
• Full knowledge of working with and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation.
• Must be able to maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area.
• Maintains housekeeping in conformance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLD’s), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Good time-management skills
• Good English communications skills: speaking, reading, and writing.
• Advance PC Knowledge i.e. MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is preferred
• Flexibility to work long hours during peak season or special schedules as needed to satisfying job requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and follow through on project assignments
• Ability to quickly remedy procedural problems
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Makes suggestions for improvements
• Communicates and collaborates with management

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe working environment and adheres to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, company safety rules, Good Laboratory Practices (GLD’s), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) at all times.
• Perform analytical tests on Bulk, finished products, stability samples, raw materials, and other contract manufactured material in compliance with GMP and as directed by the QC Specifications.
• Perform variety of analytical methods using HPLC, GC, ICP, FTIR, UV/Vis, and variety of wet chemistries following USP or customer specified methods.
• Participate in method validation and method transfer as needed.
• Perform calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Conduct laboratory work and associated record keeping in a safe manner and in keeping with generally recognized GLP, GMP and company & customer’s SOP.
• Follow internal and customer specification.
• Participate in OOS Investigate and troubleshooting problems presented in test results.
• Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting analytical instrument and clearly communicating the problems with Lead Sr. Chemist and Lab Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level