Quality Control Chemist

Actalent • Chaska, MN

126d • $25 - $26

About The Position

The Quality Control Chemist will perform testing and evaluations of raw material, bulk, and finished products in accordance with written procedures. This role requires ensuring current standard operating and test procedures are utilized, maintaining accurate documentation records in compliance with GMP requirements, and developing an understanding of various testing methodologies. The position is crucial in maintaining product quality specifications and customer standards, ensuring test results meet specifications, and performing batch adjustments as needed.

Requirements

• Laboratory skills
• Chemistry degree
• 0-6 months of industry experience
• Wet chemistry
• FTIR
• Quality control

Nice To Haves

• 4 year degree in chemistry
• 0-2 years of QC industry experience in pharma, cosmetics, or food
• Experience with solution preparation, wet chemistry titrations, HPLC, GC, and UV is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and evaluations of raw materials, bulk, and finished products according to written procedures.
• Ensure utilization of current standard operating and test procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation records in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Develop and maintain understanding of testing methodologies, techniques, and potential errors.
• Ensure product quality specifications and customer standards are met and maintained.
• Perform batch adjustments and troubleshoot out of specification situations.
• Update test procedures and specifications as needed.
• Utilize data to focus improvement efforts to meet customer requirements and regulatory regulations.
• Accurately record all data and pertinent information.
• Document Key Quality Incidents and out of specification situations, determine root cause, and suggest solutions.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory expectations and practices.
• Promote a culture of 'lean action' within the department.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees