Assistant Chemist - Radiology

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology is seeking an Assistant Chemist to be r esponsible for qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process samples and finished product. Perform analyses using a combination of wet chemistry techniques and analytical instrumentation in accordance to FDA current Good Manufacturing (cGMP) using standard operating procedures, USP, EP and FCC monographs, UIHC PDMU or client supplied methods.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job. University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science related field, emphasis on analytical chemistry preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form.
• Use or knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Achieve passing criteria in visual testing (minimum of 20/20 visual acuity with or without corrected lenses)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with analytical chemistry (High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) or Gas Chromatography (GC), TLC, UV-VIS spectroscopy, pH, etc.).
• Experience (typically 6 months - 1 year) performing laboratory testing in an industry setting under Food and Drug Administration (FDA) current Good Manufacturing (cGMP) or comparable regulations.
• Experience with associated software packages used in pharmaceutical quality control or similar industry.
• Technical writing skills.
• Capable of using United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopeia (EP) and Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) monographs or supplied methods, to complete testing.
• Familiar with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process samples and finished product.
• Perform analyses using a combination of wet chemistry techniques and analytical instrumentation in accordance to FDA current Good Manufacturing (cGMP) using standard operating procedures, USP, EP and FCC monographs, UIHC PDMU or client supplied methods.
• Document legibly the procedures and results obtained in laboratory notebooks according to established regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in calibration and maintenance of instruments used in analysis according to regulatory guidelines.
• Interpret policies, regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance within area of assignment.
• Follow regulations and procedures for handling and recording raw materials, including hazardous/regulated chemicals.
• Conduct and oversee the setup, operation, cleaning and troubleshooting of manufacturing systems with a high degree of proficiency using established procedures and working under a moderate level of supervision.
• Perform GC, HPLC, IC, MCA, and TLC analysis under supervision.
• Enter and calculate results obtained in the above analysis in spreadsheets or databases.
• Prepare materials and solvents for analytical assays.
• Perform dissolution testing.
• Crosstrain and provide assistance and back-up support with other assistant chemists and other staff as assigned in processes and procedures.
• May provide functional supervision of staff, including training.
• May initiate purchasing requests for supplies and equipment.

Benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees