MD ANALYTICAL SCIENTIST II

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The MD Analytical Scientist II develops scientifically valid testing methods for incoming raw materials and products to meet qualitative and quantitative claims for active ingredients/strength markers. This role involves writing standard operating procedures, white papers, justifications, investigations, and testing methods in compliance with company policies, procedures, and cGMPs. The scientist will perform lab work and reference searches in analytical chemistry, chemistry, and biochemistry to support product analysis and development. They will also provide training and mentoring to QC analytical laboratory staff and junior method development scientists, and execute method transfers to QC labs. The position requires verifying, adopting, and applying official analytical methods (e.g., AOAC, USP) and other published methods. Responsibilities include troubleshooting technical problems in method development and QC testing, developing procedures for separating and isolating active components for reference standards, and gathering information on natural products and their analytical determination from various sources. The role also involves developing procedures for potential savings and increased efficiency in testing methodologies, evaluating new analytical instrumentation, and making recommendations to management. The scientist will present papers, abstracts, and presentations at scientific meetings and customer conferences, and must comply with safety and GMP requirements. The role supports a culture of safe laboratory and production operations, requiring adherence to all safety rules and procedures, active participation in the safety program, and communication of safety information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a four-year College or technical school in a laboratory science field (i.e. chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or nutritional science).
A minimum of five years industry laboratory experience, including a minimum of three years method development.
Familiarity with general laboratory safety, procedures, instrumentation, and laboratory equipment experience, including hands-on instrumental analysis (such as analytical balance, pH meter, FTIR, NIR, HPLC, LC-MS, HPTLC, GC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES or UV-Vis) is required
Excellent computer skills required, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of cGMP regulations.
Ability to read and interpret product specifications, departmental instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret chemical and biomedical periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, procedure manuals, and legal documents.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, technical articles, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and discuss issues with groups of managers, scientists and coworkers.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, averages, ratios, proportions, and the metric system to practical situations.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Excellent time management, meeting deadlines, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills, listening, decision-making, troubleshooting/problem-solving, and organization skills required.
Must possess strong organizational skills, be a self-starter, and be able to handle multiple tasks.
Must possess a professional attitude and work well with peers and management.
Ability to work as an individual contributor as well as part of a cross functional team.
Ability to lead cross functional teams in short and long term projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with database management systems such as Oracle, LIMS and Epicor are desired.
Familiarity with nutraceutical and herbal products and their application is desirable.

Responsibilities

Develops scientifically valid testing methods (i.e. identity, purity, strength, and composition as well as limits on contaminants, adulterants) for both incoming raw materials and products to meet the qualitative and quantitative claims for active ingredients/strength markers.
Writes standard operating procedures, white papers, justifications, investigations and testing methods in compliance with company policies and procedures and cGMPs.
Performs required lab work and/or reference searches in analytical chemistry, chemistry and biochemistry to facilitate NOW product analyses and development.
Provides training and mentoring to QC analytical laboratory staff and junior method development scientists.
Executes method transfers to QC lab on-site and at satellite locations.
Verifies, adopts and applies official analytical methods (i.e. AOAC, USP) and other published methods to raw materials and finished products.
Troubleshoots and solves technical problems that occur during innovative analytical methods development and regular QC testing.
Develops procedures for separating and isolating active components, and/or strength markers to be used in innovative analytical methods to be used as reference standards.
Obtains information about natural products and methods of their analytical determination procedures from sources such as scientific literature, conferences, seminars, and the Internet.
Develops procedures for potential savings and increased efficiency in new and current testing methodologies.
Evaluates new analytical instrumentation and makes recommendations to management regarding capital expenditures.
Presents papers, abstracts, and presentations at scientific meetings, customer conferences, tours, etc.
Complies with safety and GMP requirements.
Supports a culture of safe laboratory and production operations; follows all safety rules and procedures.
Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard, reporting safety concerns to management or safety teams, submitting safety suggestions, and correcting or reporting to the appropriate people when the employee sees a workplace health or safety hazard until it is resolved.
Assists with communicating safety information to new employees.
Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.