Chemist I (56691)

BEST FORMULATIONS LLC•Industry, CA

14d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1993, SIRIO is a leading global nutraceutical solution provider with extensive expertise in an array of delivery formats, including gummies, softgels, capsules, tablets, powders, functional beverages, probiotics, and other innovative dosage forms. The company is one of the world’s largest providers of soft gel and gummy solutions. Driven by over 300 scientists across five global R&D centers, SIRIO transforms potent ingredients into effective, consumer-friendly products. SIRIO operates seven state-of-the-art manufacturing sites delivering "global resources, local delivery" to partners in more than 50 countries. In 2023, SIRIO acquired Best Formulations, further solidifying its position as a premier global nutraceutical solution provider, and significantly enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and capacity, with a notable focus on bolstering its presence currently as Sirio Americas California, LLC. We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers. As a Chemist I, responsibilities include providing the support to the laboratories and to ensure that the testing has been performed per the company’s written Standard Operation Procedures, Analytical Procedures, and/or USP/NF Compendia under strict supervision of either senior chemist or lab supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate; and BA / BS in Science, Chemistry
Zero to one (0-1) year experience and/or some related courses in Chemistry with 1-2 year of Pharmaceutical and/ or Dietary Supplements industry experience.
Experience working in laboratory environment.
Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successfully perform the job.

Responsibilities

Perform analytical tests of raw material, in-process, and finished products.
Perform wet chemistry methods, HPLC, GC, ICP, Dissolution test, UV, etc.
Instrument Calibration use for QC testing.
Document test results, problems and other issues, perform initial troubleshooting of issues that arise during analysis.
Follow GLP, GDP, GMP, and Lab Safety Guidelines.
Write and perform investigation of out of specification OOS under the supervision of Lab supervisor and / or Senior chemist.
Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
Perform other job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.