Assistant Chemist - Radiology

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology is seeking an Assistant Chemist to be 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. Position Responsibilities: Key Areas of Responsibility Compliance 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. Manufacturing, Analysis, and Development 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. Leadership Crosstrain and provide assistance and back-up support with other assistant chemists and other staff as assigned in processes and procedures. Human Resources May provide functional supervision of staff, including training. Financial Responsibility May initiate purchasing requests for supplies and equipment. Universal Competencies of the Position Collaboration/Positive Impact (Basic) Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner and utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Grasps the inevitability and challenges of change and adapts accordingly; utilizes learning opportunities to prepare for changing work, methods and work environment. Demonstrates civil and respectful behaviors valued within the organization. Provides and accepts ideas and suggestions in a constructive and helpful manner. Exhibits good teamwork: is approachable, cooperative, and contributes to an overall positive and productive work/team environment Service Excellence/Customer Focus (Basic) Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers. Consistently provides excellent service. Manages customer expectations and takes responsibility to enhance service excellence. Communicates understandably; uses appropriate words, grammar and mannerisms in all mediums. Seeks feedback on communication style and effectiveness. Technical Competencies: Laboratory Testing (Working) Participates in collecting and processing samples according to test requests and standard operating procedures. Operates laboratory equipment required to examine samples. Produces reports based on laboratory test results to help in further diagnosis, treatment, research, surveillance, disease/contamination prevention, or determine quality of manufacturing process. Adheres to relevant policies and ethics for laboratory testing. Discuss major factors that can affect the accuracy of laboratory test results. Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) (Working) Tracks deviations from and modifications to existing SOPs in business operations. Ensures compliance with industry standards, regulations and policies. Internal Controls (Working) Participates in testing, review and analysis of existing internal controls. Completes, files and maintains forms used for internal control documentation. Makes recommendations for enhancement of certain internal controls. Applies new technology-based solutions to specific internal control processes. Studies and evaluates the audit trails of various operational processes. Laboratory Equipment Operation (Working) Operates and calibrates laboratory equipment. Examines equipment to detect signs of disrepair. Helps others understand laboratory equipment safety and operating policies and procedures. Documents defective equipment and reports it to an appropriate supervisor. Utilizes quality control techniques to monitor and maintain laboratory equipment. Problem Solving (Working) Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems. Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives. Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information. Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder. 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).
• Physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in collecting and processing samples according to test requests and standard operating procedures.
• Operates laboratory equipment required to examine samples.
• Produces reports based on laboratory test results to help in further diagnosis, treatment, research, surveillance, disease/contamination prevention, or determine quality of manufacturing process.
• Adheres to relevant policies and ethics for laboratory testing.
• Discuss major factors that can affect the accuracy of laboratory test results.
• Tracks deviations from and modifications to existing SOPs in business operations.
• Ensures compliance with industry standards, regulations and policies.
• Participates in testing, review and analysis of existing internal controls.
• Completes, files and maintains forms used for internal control documentation.
• Makes recommendations for enhancement of certain internal controls.
• Applies new technology-based solutions to specific internal control processes.
• Studies and evaluates the audit trails of various operational processes.
• Operates and calibrates laboratory equipment.
• Examines equipment to detect signs of disrepair.
• Helps others understand laboratory equipment safety and operating policies and procedures.
• Documents defective equipment and reports it to an appropriate supervisor.
• Utilizes quality control techniques to monitor and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.
• Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
• Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
• Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
• Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.

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