Chemist, Analytical Laboratory

Shiseido•East Windsor, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Following all compliance with cGMP, GLPs, and other regulatory guidelines including Shiseido’s guidelines, the primary responsibility of this position is to conduct necessary analyses in the QC Analytical Lab related to product release for raw materials, bulk products, finished goods, stability samples and investigation samples.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with a focus in Chemistry.
Good experience of analytical instrumentation, such as HPLC, UV and wet chemistry.
Familiarity with USP / NF Monographs / ACS compendia etc.
Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience as a lab technician or a similar chemist role, with experience in analytical instrumentation mentioned above, familiarity of USP / NF / ACS and cGMP / GLPs.
Ability to observe, evaluate, summarize, and apply meaningful data in the problem-solving process.
Level of logical reasoning necessary to connect required actions to desired outcomes.
Ability to forecast events based upon current situations and demonstrate skill in generating alternative solutions for the problem.
Depth of knowledge of analytical instruments and understanding of required principles of performance and technical skills applied to the position accountabilities.
Ability to predict, recognize, and define problems and have skills in generating, selecting, and implementing timely and meaningful solutions.
Emphasis on creating and maintaining a safe work environment and working with all safety standards and procedures in mind to ensure accidents are avoided.
Ability to utilize time and resources well as compared to our standard work output and efficiency levels.
Self-motivated and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Team player with a positive attitude, self-motivated and results driven.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications, Excel, Word, Power point.

Nice To Haves

ICP-OES, GC and FTIR experience is desired but not required.
LIMS and SAP knowledge would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and safe lab environment as well as data integrity.
Conduct accurate quality control testing using standard laboratory techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV, ICP, KF, FTIR, and wet chemical methods like titrations according to standard operating procedures/current USP methods and report data in data management systems such as LIMS / ELN / SAP when applicable.
Conduct investigations of Out of Specification or Out of Trending (OOS / OOT) and write investigation reports.
Perform method transfer, data entry and prepare documents with administrative duties as needed.
Dispose of all laboratory waste properly and clean QC glassware.
Draft, write, revise / update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and WIs (Work Instructions).
Maintain calibration / inspection records and technical documents.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of lab non-conformance and document change control.
Provide coverage for technicians or other chemists and respond to stakeholders’ emails as needed.
Perform training for other members as needed.
Work overtime/weekend operations according to business needs.
Perform other duties as needed.