QC Chemist

FRUIT OF THE EARTH•Grand Prairie, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Analytical Chemist supports Fruit of the Earth’s continued success by performing quality-control testing and analytical work. The role requires time-management skills, attention to detail, strong analytical methods, professionalism, flexibility, dependability, and fast turnaround. The position is full time and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM, in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Requirements

Four-year college degree in Chemistry or a related field.
2–5 years of laboratory experience.
Thorough knowledge of and hands-on experience with HPLC, FTIR, UV/Visible Spectrophotometer, and wet chemistry techniques.
Knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, OSHA, TDOH, and FDA rules and regulations.
Strong understanding of quality-control processes.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to meet and monitor deadlines and prioritize work.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Flexibility to take on additional tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with TOC analyzers.
Ability to develop and validate analytical methods.
Experience with process-validation testing.
Experience with Empower software.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and validation of analytical methods.
Troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
Perform routine QC testing, including IR, viscosity, specific gravity, pH, titrations, and various wet chemistry tests.
Calibrate and validate laboratory equipment and standards.
Analyze raw materials, in-process bulk, finished products, stability samples, and validation samples with minimal supervision.
Monitor laboratory consumables and assist with removing expired reagents and test solutions.
Ensure proper training of laboratory technicians.
Ensure documentation forms are properly completed and signed and dated.
Follow required protocols, practices, and SOPs.
Conduct laboratory investigations for Out of Specification (OOS) results.
Provide flexible coverage for analytical testing as considered necessary by the supervisor.
Assist laboratory management with writing and revising SOPs, test methods, and analytical specifications.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.