Chemist II

INW: Innovations in Nutrition and Wellness•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Essential Functions and Responsibilities to ensure the quality and safety of the product will include, but not be limited to: Prepare, revise and ensure that standard operating procedures (SOP) are being followed, and that laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and batch records are completed in detail, in total, and in a timely manner. May oversee the work of Chemists I and provide training or guidance. Successfully complete trainings and demonstrate working knowledge of topics such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, safety, biosafety, and competencies in laboratory procedures. Perform analytical (physical/chemical) or microbiological testing and its procedures using laboratory equipment and/or microbiological procedures; keep documentation, testing records and logs. Develop and validate new methods as directed. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with methods, experiments and equipment. Prepare reports and documentation of findings. Aid in the training of technicians on laboratory operations and SOPs Clean and maintain the lab and equipment per protocols Data mining/research as needed/directed on samples and/or testing Verify and maintain organized, clean, sanitary, and safe conditions. Enforcement of safety and quality regulations Record all required data on appropriate forms or in appropriate systems. Responsible for ensuring all materials are tested appropriately, and meet INW quality standards. Ensure timely quality escalation of laboratory deviations, out of specification results, nonconformances and lab events. Adhere to all current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices Works closely integrating and operating in a team environment with minimal supervision. Perform duties safely and report unsafe conditions or actions Reporting to work regularly and timely is essential to the success of this position with the knowledge that there may be occasions where flexibility on hours is required. Assist the laboratory manager as needed and directed. Must have experience running at least one of the following: GC‑MS Agilent 8890 with 7000D GC/TQ LC‑MS/MS Agilent 1260 Infinity II with a 6470 Triple Quad Waters UPLC with FTN and PDA detector

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely associated field with laboratory course work or Masters degree or PhD in same.
4+ years’ of analytical laboratory experience (dietary supplement, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food industry or environmental is preferred). If MS or PhD then 2+ years of analytical laboratory instrumentation experience or microbiology Advanced experience and knowledge with analytical equipment and techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, HPTLC, LC/MS-MS, GC/MS-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, ICP MS, Titration.
Strong ethics and integrity; process driven.
Mathematical skills—accuracy with arithmetic, subtraction, decimals, and percentages.
Language skills—must be able to read, write, and comprehend instructions and hold general conversation in English.
Computer Skills—must be familiar and proficient with Microsoft Office, and comfortable with/or learning databases, and other business-related software.
Must be capable of working in a fast-paced GMP manufacturing environment and consistently meet due dates.
Basic Lab- Normal dexterity for analytical chemistry lab work, pouring/ handling glassware, working with chemicals and processing data
GC‑MS Agilent 8890 with 7000D GC/TQ
LC‑MS/MS Agilent 1260 Infinity II with a 6470 Triple Quad
Waters UPLC with FTN and PDA detector

Nice To Haves

Skilled in organization, superior communication, detailed documentation, ability to follow detailed instruction and standard operating procedures (SOP), and acute attention to detail; must be able to prioritize and to change priority dependent on situational urgency (as directed).
Skilled in monitoring, analyzing, critical thinking and active listening.
Demonstrate attention to detail, listening to understand, orientation to quality, problem sensitivity, problem solving, and ability to take initiative.
Knowledge of food production processing, food/dietary supplement industry current Good Lab Practices, FDA, USP, AOAC, and lab ISO regulations, and basic computer data entry.
Must be able to operate individually or as a team

Responsibilities

Prepare, revise and ensure that standard operating procedures (SOP) are being followed, and that laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and batch records are completed in detail, in total, and in a timely manner.
Oversee the work of Chemists I and provide training or guidance.
Successfully complete trainings and demonstrate working knowledge of topics such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, safety, biosafety, and competencies in laboratory procedures.
Perform analytical (physical/chemical) or microbiological testing and its procedures using laboratory equipment and/or microbiological procedures; keep documentation, testing records and logs.
Develop and validate new methods as directed.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with methods, experiments and equipment.
Prepare reports and documentation of findings.
Aid in the training of technicians on laboratory operations and SOPs
Clean and maintain the lab and equipment per protocols
Data mining/research as needed/directed on samples and/or testing
Verify and maintain organized, clean, sanitary, and safe conditions. Enforcement of safety and quality regulations
Record all required data on appropriate forms or in appropriate systems.
Responsible for ensuring all materials are tested appropriately, and meet INW quality standards.
Ensure timely quality escalation of laboratory deviations, out of specification results, nonconformances and lab events.
Adhere to all current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices
Works closely integrating and operating in a team environment with minimal supervision.
Perform duties safely and report unsafe conditions or actions
Reporting to work regularly and timely is essential to the success of this position with the knowledge that there may be occasions where flexibility on hours is required.
Assist the laboratory manager as needed and directed.