Associate Chemist
About The Position
Our Company's Industrial Hygiene Laboratory (IHL) group within the Safety Center of Excellence (COE) is seeking a highly motivated individual for an Associate Chemist position. The Associate Chemist will be responsible for performing routine industrial hygiene (IH) sample analysis using LC/UPLC, MS, and ELISA techniques. Using precise analytical skills and understanding of chemical principles, the successful candidate will perform analysis of air and surface samples for a variety of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) both small and large molecules using approved analytical methods. Must have the ability to work independently using laboratory instrumentation and computer systems. The successful candidate will maintain accurate records and comply with laboratory operation and safety SOPs. Working within the requirements of ISO 17025 is expected. The IHL Associate Chemist will demonstrate analytical proficiency on a regular basis. The ability to prioritize workload and complete all testing in a timely manner is expected. Good documentation skills are a must.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other related science discipline
- 1+ years of hands-on laboratory experience with HPLC/UPLC
- Experience using Chromatography Data Systems, such as Empower and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrate attributes consistent with our Company's workforce of the future, adaptability, flexibility, teamwork, accountability and innovation
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pharmaceutical or IH laboratory
- Proficiency in other Microsoft applications – PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
Responsibilities
- Maintain inventory and order reagents, standards and other laboratory consumables
- Complete data entry for samples, e.g., log samples upon receipt into LIMS, record results into internal our Company's IH databases.
- Follow internal procedures to ensure that test results are within control and methods are up to date.
- Prepare reagents, set up instruments, prepare and analyze IH air and wipe/surface samples
- Perform periodic checks of laboratory equipment and systems, e.g., daily refrigerator & freezer thermometer check, daily desiccator humidity check, weekly eyewash, monthly safety inspections, annual check of pipettes and syringes.
- Coordinate instrument repairs and order supplies as needed.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
