Chemist I

Piping Rock•Sunrise, FL

19h•$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an analytical brain with a passion for the health and wellness industry. We are in search for someone who is passionate about chemistry and is looking to develop their skills. The Chemist I will play an integral role in our team by testing wide range of products and reporting results, providing status updates to the supervisor and/or laboratory manager.

Requirements

Knowledge of pesticide and residual solvent testing
Hands-on experience with Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (LC) instruments
Bachelor’s Degree in Science
Prior experience in a professional laboratory environment; 0-2 years
Familiar with one or more of the following: Liquid Chromatography (HPLC or HPTLC), ICP-OES, ICP-MS or Nitrogen combustion analyzer
Excellent written and communication skills
Computer knowledge with Microsoft Office is required.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with electronic laboratory management system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately perform analytical testing of samples to support incoming raw materials, in-process production, finished product and stability samples with some supervision.
Draft and document routine analytical testing to support raw material and/or product release including but not limited to stability samples and semi-finished products.
Assists with a variety of special laboratory projects including but not limited to: testing method transfer, method improvement and material homogenization of the products.
Perform technical (peer) review of data generated by other analysts (notebook write-ups, worksheets, etc.) as required.
Assist QC Lab department with laboratory investigation documentation for OOS testing results.
Create, uphold and revise standard operating procedures
Assure that all work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. Perform necessary cleaning, maintenance, and calibration verification of instrumentation, as required.
Utilize analytical instrumentation such as FTIR, UV, HPLC, UPLC, GC, GCMS, ICP, TLC and wet chemistry techniques, and have good scientific understanding of these techniques.
Perform all activities in compliance with the SOPs and cGLP/cGMP requirements.
Assume other responsibilities as assigned by laboratory management or designee