Chemist II

Herbalife•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The First Shift Chemist II is a 2nd level Chemist with solid skill in applying chemistry knowledge to project assignments in the experimental design and planning stage. Will work onsite at our state of art Innovation and Manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem, NC. Will perform chemical and physical analysis of inner and nutritional products in the quality control lab using wet chemistry techniques and instrumental analyses.

Requirements

3+ years' experience in an analytical laboratory of qualitative or quantitative analyses
Experience in wet chemical analysis and/or instrumental analysis using FTIR, HPLC, GC and UVVisible spectrophotometry
Superb knowledge of cGMP guidelines
Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical laboratory work experience
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 optimally 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

Nice To Haves

Previous cGMP regulation and compliance knowledge
Knowledge in test method development and trouble shooting
Master of Science in Chemistry or Biochemistry or related field

Responsibilities

Performs qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials and finished products.
Writes chemical analysis procedures for incorporation into test methods.
Assists junior chemists to run experiments for release and stability studies
Prepares standards and reagents; calibrates and operates sophisticated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, FTIR, UV- Visible spectrophotometer.
Interprets test results and compares with determined standards and limits.
Interprets and compares data and historical records and trend verification
Addresses practical problems and handle responsibilities under minimum supervision.
Records data in lab notebook and follow cGMP guidelines.
Will assist laboratory staff by training chemists and laboratory technicians.
Review product certificates of analysis for accuracy and conformance and maintain C of A files.
Maintains a safe, clean and efficient laboratory.