Chemist I

Herbalife•Torrance, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chemist I will perform standard chemical and physical analysis of inner and outer nutritional products in the quality control lab using wet chemistry techniques and instrumental analyses. Performs laboratory testing (qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, finished products and/or stability samples). Prepares standards and reagents; calibrates and operates sophisticated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, LC/MS, FTIR and UV- Visible spectrophotometer. Performs routine calibration and performance verification of lab equipment and instrumentation. Provides input on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Test Methods and other relevant laboratory documents. Participate in investigations, address Out of Specifications (OOS), resolve deviations and implement CAPA with general supervision. Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Documents data in lab notebook and follow basic cGMP guidelines. Comply with ISO 17025 requirements. Interprets test results and compares with determined standards and limits. Interprets and compares data and historical records and trend verification under general supervision. Maintains a safe, clean and efficient laboratory. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to execute testing according to established methods.
Demonstrates basic proficiency in lab instrumentation and multiple test methods.
Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision
Ability to organize workload for effective implementation
Strong customer and results orientation
Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
Ability to function as an effective team member
Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves
1-3 years previous experience in an analytical laboratory of qualitative or quantitative analyses
Experience in various wet chemical analysis and/or instrumental analysis utilizing FTIR, HPLC, GC and UV-Visible spectrophotometry
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related scientific field

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory testing (qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, finished products and/or stability samples).
Prepares standards and reagents; calibrates and operates sophisticated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, LC/MS, FTIR and UV- Visible spectrophotometer.
Performs routine calibration and performance verification of lab equipment and instrumentation.
Provides input on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Test Methods and other relevant laboratory documents.
Participate in investigations, address Out of Specifications (OOS), resolve deviations and implement CAPA with general supervision.
Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Documents data in lab notebook and follow basic cGMP guidelines.
Comply with ISO 17025 requirements.
Interprets test results and compares with determined standards and limits.
Interprets and compares data and historical records and trend verification under general supervision.
Maintains a safe, clean and efficient laboratory.
Perform additional duties as assigned.