Chemical Technician (Inorganic Spectroscopy)

Intertek•Whitehouse, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek Pharmaceutical Services, located in Whitehouse, New Jersey, USA, is a cGMP contract testing, analytical research and development laboratory. Intertek Pharmaceutical Services works directly with both large and small pharmaceutical companies to help bring safe and effective pharmaceutical products to market. An opportunity has arisen for a Chemical Technician III to join this organization within the Inorganic Spectroscopy team. The team utilizes modern spectroscopy instrumentation (ICP-OES and ICP-MS) to support pharmaceutical product testing and release. This fast-paced, flexible environment provides supervised direct interaction with clients to allow the associate chemist to directly understand the client’s needs and to appreciate the potential impact on patient quality of life. We are looking for an opportunity to work with an expert team of accomplished scientists focused on solving difficult technical challenges.

Requirements

BA/BS Chemistry, Biology or related scientific degree
Knowledge of analytical chemistry for inorganic analysis
3 years of related industry experience in an analytical laboratory with hands-on experience with ICP-OES and ICP-MS instrumentation.
Knowledge of laboratory safety precautions and protocols for safe handling and the disposal of hazardous agents/reagents, chemicals and materials
Organization, communication and analytical skills
Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical and business information, both oral and written to others, including co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, clients, and vendors
Intermediate mathematical skills, including: algebraic functions, statistics (mean, median, standard deviation, variance, probability), basic geometry (area, volume calculations), and scientific calculators
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to work varied and extended hours/days, as business dictates
Regularly lift/carry/move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift/carry/move up to 50 pounds
Climb stairs
Laboratory bench work may require standing for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

Hands-on work experience with Microwave, open vessel reflux and heat block digestions.
Hands-on work experience with software programs Masshunter and Qterga.
Hands-on work experience following USP <232>, <233> and ICH Q3D R2.
Compendial testing following USP, EP or JP.

Responsibilities

Perform routine spectroscopy analyses following a written method or protocol independently
Perform more complex analyses under supervision. This includes method development and method validation studies.
Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, including spectroscopy systems.
Use data systems to collect and process data.
Author reports for routine analyses independently and contribute to reports for complex studies with supervision
Follow current procedures and regulations as directed by senior staff and management
Write procedures, observations and results in notebooks
Prepare standards and solutions, and samples using a variety of techniques
Measure, collect and record test data in accordance with written procedures
Perform basic calculations
Perform tasks essential for laboratory maintenance, operation and quality assurance
Effectively collaborate with colleagues on laboratory techniques, sample preparation, instrumentation, data analysis, documentation, and safety
Ensure compliance of company/client SOP, protocols, safety policies, methods, or other procedures with government rules and regulations
Use computer systems and software programs - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), data acquisition programs - to acquire and document results