Chemist I - Multiple Shifts Available

PL Developments Careers•Piedmont, SC

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, preparing solutions, performing wet chemistry tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, troubleshooting methods, and maintaining 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.; and weekend shift, Friday through Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Competitive pay is offered.

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 use personal protective equipment, such as respirators and gloves.

Responsibilities

Carry out responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
Comply with current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety requirements, and laboratory Standard Operating Practices (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 general analytical instruments for routine testing, including HPLC, GC, UV, automatic titrator, and IR.
Perform wet chemistry tests, including loss on drying (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.