QC Chemist - I - 3rd shift

Jost Chemical Co Inc•St. Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Chemist I works under the general direction of the Quality Control Manager in a cGMP‑regulated manufacturing environment operating under ICH Q7A standards. This role exercises a considerable degree of independence while performing a wide range of analytical and microbiological testing and contributes directly to product quality, process improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related technical field that includes laboratory instrumentation, or equivalent industry experience.
0–2 years of professional‑level chemist experience.
Instrumental and wet chemistry principles and methods
Method development and method validation
Mathematics and statistics
Basic analytical laboratory equipment
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities effectively
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to follow compendial and internal test methods
Ability to design and manage laboratory projects
Ability to accurately identify, record, and analyze data
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards
Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment
Ability to lead and/or train others as assigned
Ability to develop creative solutions to technical and procedural challenges

Responsibilities

Perform analytical testing on cGMP‑regulated products using wet chemistry techniques and laboratory instrumentation in accordance with compendial methods (USP/NF, EP, FCC, JP, etc.).
Perform microbiological testing on cGMP‑regulated products using compendial methods.
Conduct routine and non‑routine testing using basic and advanced laboratory instrumentation while adhering to strict calibration and preventive maintenance programs.
Interpret analytical data and support chemical operators and chemical engineers in applying results to manufacturing processes.
Maintain data integrity in both written and electronic systems.
Prepare laboratory test solutions and perform volumetric solution standardizations.
Write research methods, results, and conclusions for internal reporting and potential publication; may present findings at professional conferences.
Review scientific literature and method papers to support current or future research initiatives.
Support process validation, root cause analysis, non‑conformance investigations, and statistical data trending.
Provide production support, data mining, and problem‑solving tool application.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
Assist with laboratory supply, reagent, and instrument inventory and ordering.
Instruct or train other personnel in specific quality control laboratory techniques.
Actively support and enhance site safety initiatives.