Chemist I - Multiple Shifts Available

PL Developments•Piedmont, SC

3d•$55,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

PL Developments (PLD), a manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods, is hiring a Chemist I to conduct laboratory work in the pharmaceutical industry. The role includes routine analytical testing, solution preparation, wet chemistry testing, equipment maintenance, method troubleshooting, and accurate documentation. Available schedules are 2nd shift, Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; 3rd shift, Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.; or weekend shift, Friday through Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Competitive pay includes shift differential premiums. The position is performed in an office or laboratory environment and may involve exposure to toxic materials or gases, electrical hazards, and dangerous tools and equipment. Employees must be able to use personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related science from an accredited college or university and up to 1 year of related laboratory work experience in the pharmaceutical industry, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of GLP, cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of analytical chemistry.
Basic math skills, including statistics.
Basic chemistry or related science skills.
Experience using sample preparation techniques.
Experience using laboratory-related computer applications and programs, such as HPLC, FTIR, UV, LIMS, Lab Calc, and GC.
Knowledge of sampling methods and quality control systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform testing accurately and precisely.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds; and use personal protective equipment such as respirators and gloves.

Responsibilities

Carry out work in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, applicable laws, cGLP, cGMP, safety requirements, and laboratory SOPs.
Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments, including pH meters, HPLC, and dissolution equipment.
Prepare standard and sample solutions as required by test methods.
Operate analytical instruments for routine testing, including HPLC, GC, UV, automatic titrators, and IR.
Perform wet chemistry tests, including LOD, pH, and titration.
Analyze intermediate and finished products.
Participate in troubleshooting analytical test methods and laboratory instruments.
Maintain records and laboratory notebooks as required by SOPs.
Comply with good housekeeping and safety practices.
Participate in the training program as a qualified trainer when requested.
Perform related duties as assigned.