QC CHEMIST II

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Chemist II position involves performing various laboratory tests using a range of equipment, interpreting and reporting data, and ensuring compliance with safety and GMP requirements. This role also includes revising SOPs, providing training to technicians and chemists, assisting with method transfers and validation, and initiating out-of-spec investigations. The position also requires performing housekeeping duties in the lab, reviewing data, coordinating instrument repairs and calibrations, and collaborating with other departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent from four-year College or technical school in laboratory science field (i.e. chemistry, biology, etc.) and two to five years laboratory experience including hands on instrumental analysis (such as FT-NIR, HPLC, HPTLC, GC, IC, ICP/MS, ICP/OES, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS and UV/Vis).
Familiarity with general laboratory safety, procedures and instrumentation.
Excellent computer skills required, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience with database management systems and chromatography data systems such as Oracle, LIMS and Chromeleon are required.
Knowledge and application of cGMP regulations.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as product specifications, departmental instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to communicate and work with peers and management in a transparent and professional manner.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, averages, ratios, proportions, and the metric system to practical situations.
Able to compare results obtained to specifications to determine if result meets requirements.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
Knowledge of chemistry laboratory instrumentation and standard operating procedures required.
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

Complies with safety and GMP requirements.
Tests materials as assigned by priority listing provided daily by QC management using various types of equipment - pH meter, HPLC, GC, HPTLC, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, IC, FT-IR and UV-Vis spectrometer, CDR FoodLabFat analyzer, PPSL, ELISA, auto titrators, titrations, automatic liquid testers and balances.
Performs data interpretation, reporting and evaluates data and documentation completeness.
Revises and reviews SOPs as needed.
Provides guidance and training to technicians and chemists.
Assists and conducts method transfers and method validation in coordination with methods group.
Records and evaluates data and documentation for completeness.
Initiates out-of-spec investigations.
Performs various housekeeping duties in the lab including restocking supplies, disposing of hazardous waste, instrument maintenance and requalification.
Performs data review as needed.
Coordinates instrument repairs and yearly PM, and calibrations.
Coordinates with other departments on REQ approval.
Other tasks as assign by management.
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.