QC CHEMIST I (SPLIT SHIFT 10:00A - 6:30P)

Now Foods • Bloomingdale, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Tests materials for strength, identification and contaminants by performing the
following duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school in laboratory science field (i.e. chemistry, biology, etc.)
• Familiarity with general laboratory equipment experience including hands on instrumental analysis (such as FTIR, FT-NIR, HPLC, HPTLC, GC, ICP/MS, ICP/OES and UV/Vis).
• Familiarity with general laboratory safety, procedures and instrumentation.
• Excellent computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, Access and Excel.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations.
• Knowledge of chemical laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as product specifications, departmental instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, averages, ratios, proportions, and the metric system to practical situations.
• Good problem solving skills required.
• Able to compare results obtained to specifications to determine if result meets requirements.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
• 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 able to handle multiple tasks.
• Must possess professional attitude and be able to work well with peers and management.

Responsibilities

• Tests materials as assigned by priority listing provided daily by QC management using various types of equipment - pH meter, FTIR, HPLC, GC, HPTLC, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, auto titrators, and balances.
• Independently sets up, runs, and troubleshoots instrumentation.
• Performs data interpretation and reporting.
• Revises SOPs as needed.
• Provides guidance to technicians.
• Records and evaluates data and documentation for completeness.
• Initiates out-of-spec investigations.
• Performs various housekeeping duties in the lab including disposing of hazardous waste and instrument PM.
• Complies with safety and cGMP requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees