Quality Control Chemist I

CAPTEK Softgel International•Cerritos, CA

About The Position

Quality Control Chemist tests and/or contracts necessary tests to third party laboratories of all ingredients involved with softgel production for identity, purity, strength, and composition to ensure the content of finished product capsules are of the highest quality as confirmed by conformance to all established specifications before the releases to the customer. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Following a specific set of test procedures, uses a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instrument, Gas Chromatography (GC) instrument, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, and other such analytical instruments to identify, investigate, and/or assay dietary supplement raw materials and dietary supplement softgel finished products to make certain that the content is pure and contaminant-free, of the highest quality, and of accurate strength for compliance with cGMP requirements. Notifies supervisor in an appropriate and timely manner when out of specification test results occur and cooperates in the investigation. Quality Control Chemists Certificates of Analysis claims are accurate and pass required specifications before the material is released for use in manufacturing. Generates appropriate and complete finished product Certificates of Analysis per product requirement and verifying finished product CoA claims as accurate, true and complete. Generates and modifies SOPs and test methods for QC, while ensuring proper adherence to by subordinate Quality Control staff. Performs Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to confirm identities of raw material and finished products by spectral comparisons. Prepares sample, solvents/reagents, and systems for testing, calculates data and results, documents the entire procedure, disposes and safely cleans up solutions in the hazardous chemicals waste (under the hood), discards all disposables in appropriate waste containers, and properly and safely cleans all glassware, work-stations, and any apparatus/equipment used. Safely and appropriately uses tools such as scalpels, glassware, dishes, weighing dishes, pipettes, burets, volumetric flasks, ovens, furnaces, stirrers/heat-plates, ultrasonicators, baths, balances, titrators, chemically resistant containers, graduated cylinders, beakers, spectrophotometer cuvettes, and permanent markers. Safely uses reagents (substance or compounds) such as water, acids, and bases of varying concentration, buffers, and solvents ranging from weak to strong that are added to a system in order to bring about a chemical reaction or to see if a reaction, interaction, or separation occurs. Obtains sample and checks sample label and appearance to make sure that the sample is correct. Accurately weigh, label, log and document all samples and in-use apparatus, tools, equipment/instruments, and solvents/reagents. Interacts with technicians, microbiologists, and other chemists, while sharing common work areas to ensure proper communication and smooth workflow. Adheres to all safety, cGMP, and Captek's Standard Operating Procedures, particularly those of the 6 series, while partaking in the accountability of all QC staff to do the same. Quality Control Chemists must have the ability to be flexible, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and adjust their style to adapt to increased business pressures and work well under pressure. Adherence to HACCP and Safety Defense.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical — Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills — Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Interpersonal — Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Participates in meetings.
Oral Communication — Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Team Work — Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of others team members.
Written Communication — Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively and accurately; Able to read and interpret written information.
Quality Management — Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Diversity — Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics — Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values.
Support — Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
Adaptability — Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality — Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability — Follows instructions, responds to management direction, Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long of work when necessary to reach goals.
Accountability — Upholds own responsibilities while keeping others engaged with the task requested in cases of collaborative work.
Initiative — Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Judgment — Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
Planning/Organizing — Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Keeps area organized.
Professionalism — Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality — Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity — Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security — Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced laboratory techniques.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, grasp, and explain common scientific and technical journals, concepts, as well as methods and test procedures.
Ability to respond to common inquiries by co-workers, technicians, and supervisory personnel as well as communication with suppliers and collaborate with contract laboratories.
Must comprehend technical inquiries posed to Captek Quality Control and be able to articulate needed technical support to customers, customer service, and/or sales in a timely and professional manner.
Ability to comprehend and apply principles up to advanced calculus, modem algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
As needed, ability to work with concepts such as limits, graphical and data interpretation, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Instrument software utilization such as HPLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, etc. as well as Internet, Word, Excel, SysPro, and UniPoint.
Minimum Bachelor's Degree, Master's degree (M.S.) or equivalent a plus; with two to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Degree in Chemistry preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (M.S.) or equivalent a plus
Degree in Chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

Following a specific set of test procedures, uses a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instrument, Gas Chromatography (GC) instrument, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, and other such analytical instruments to identify, investigate, and/or assay dietary supplement raw materials and dietary supplement softgel finished products to make certain that the content is pure and contaminant-free, of the highest quality, and of accurate strength for compliance with cGMP requirements.
Notifies supervisor in an appropriate and timely manner when out of specification test results occur and cooperates in the investigation.
Quality Control Chemists Certificates of Analysis claims are accurate and pass required specifications before the material is released for use in manufacturing.
Generates appropriate and complete finished product Certificates of Analysis per product requirement and verifying finished product CoA claims as accurate, true and complete.
Generates and modifies SOPs and test methods for QC, while ensuring proper adherence to by subordinate Quality Control staff.
Performs Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to confirm identities of raw material and finished products by spectral comparisons.
Prepares sample, solvents/reagents, and systems for testing, calculates data and results, documents the entire procedure, disposes and safely cleans up solutions in the hazardous chemicals waste (under the hood), discards all disposables in appropriate waste containers, and properly and safely cleans all glassware, work-stations, and any apparatus/equipment used.
Safely and appropriately uses tools such as scalpels, glassware, dishes, weighing dishes, pipettes, burets, volumetric flasks, ovens, furnaces, stirrers/heat-plates, ultrasonicators, baths, balances, titrators, chemically resistant containers, graduated cylinders, beakers, spectrophotometer cuvettes, and permanent markers.
Safely uses reagents (substance or compounds) such as water, acids, and bases of varying concentration, buffers, and solvents ranging from weak to strong that are added to a system in order to bring about a chemical reaction or to see if a reaction, interaction, or separation occurs.
Obtains sample and checks sample label and appearance to make sure that the sample is correct.
Accurately weigh, label, log and document all samples and in-use apparatus, tools, equipment/instruments, and solvents/reagents.
Interacts with technicians, microbiologists, and other chemists, while sharing common work areas to ensure proper communication and smooth workflow.
Adheres to all safety, cGMP, and Captek's Standard Operating Procedures, particularly those of the 6 series, while partaking in the accountability of all QC staff to do the same.
Quality Control Chemists must have the ability to be flexible, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and adjust their style to adapt to increased business pressures and work well under pressure.
Adherence to HACCP and Safety Defense.