Chemist II

PL Developments•Miami, FL

6d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemist II performs routine and moderately complex analytical testing to support quality control activities in a regulated laboratory environment. This role evaluates raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for compliance with established specifications, conducts testing using a variety of analytical instruments, and maintains accurate laboratory documentation in accordance with cGMP requirements. The Chemist II supports method validation activities, investigates out-of-specification results, assists in training laboratory personnel, and contributes to the efficient operation of the Quality Control laboratory. PL Developments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological discipline.
3-5 years of industry experience.
Knowledge of current SCM concepts and principles.
Highly organized and flexible with the ability to multitask and meet changing deadlines.
Good written English and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated/cGMP environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine quality control testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel.
Evaluates and develops methods and instrument-operations for accuracy and precision, including participation in method validation studies.
Performs analytical testing in accordance with USP/NF, EP, BP and JP Pharmacopeias, compendiums or other Standard Testing Methods (STMs).
Conducts qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical testing.
Evaluates materials for compliance to standards and specifications.
Creates proper laboratory records in accordance to cGMP and company Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
Reviews and analyzes test results for reliability.
Operates laboratory equipment, such as analytical balances, pH meters, HPLC, GC, UV, IR, Dissolution equipment, Disintegration apparatus, etc.
Issues Certificate of Analysis for finish products, bulk and raw materials, as assigned.
Participates in the training of new personnel in the laboratory, as assigned.
Conducts investigations of Out of Specification (OOS) or unexpected results.
Maintains the laboratory clean and organize.
Perform all other tasks that will be oriented by QC management as required.