Quality Control Chemist
About The Position
The Quality Control Chemist performs quality control testing and prepares technical reports documenting specifications and test, product, and process outcomes. The position is also responsible for chemical manufacturing of Ricca’s chemical inventory products. It schedules and assigns daily testing, carries out routine and non-routine analyses, evaluates results for compliance, and prepares accurate Certificates of Analysis and related documentation. The role supports investigations, method development, proficiency testing, laboratory equipment maintenance, and compliance with applicable safety requirements, standard operating procedures, and accreditation standards. The employee works in a laboratory and may also work in warehouse areas, both indoors and outdoors, in varying environmental conditions. Work may involve exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals, requiring personal protective equipment. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required. Overtime and weekend work may be requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a similar field, such as biology, engineering, or physics.
- Three to five years of experience in a quality control analytical laboratory or regulated manufacturing environment; chemical or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
- Experience handling and operating laboratory glassware and equipment for testing.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 standards, cGMP/GLP regulations, and laboratory sample processes.
- Ability to speak, write, and conduct business in English.
- Sufficient eyesight to read business documents and complete Quality System Records and Forms.
- Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions and quality system procedures without constant supervision after successfully completing and documenting initial training.
- Ability to adapt to changes in work tasks and quality system requirements.
- Strong organizational, time-management, communication, critical-thinking, problem-solving, analytical, scientific, and numerical skills; patience, determination, follow-through, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and meet deadlines.
- Ability to use personal protective equipment as required when working with hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the ISO 17034 standard.
Responsibilities
- Follow company safety policies and procedures and applicable government regulations, particularly those concerning hazardous materials.
- Schedule and assign daily testing in accordance with the company planning schedule and available skills, labor hours, and laboratory equipment.
- Ensure assigned finished-product testing follows specified procedures and is completed on time.
- Perform routine and non-routine analyses without supervision and competently perform at least 95% of applicable analysis and testing types.
- Collect data and calculate measurement uncertainty budgets for specified testing.
- Make detailed observations, analyze data, interpret results, and record data and computations accurately.
- Prepare accurate Certificates of Analysis and review results for compliance with specifications, reporting abnormalities and measurement uncertainty budgets as applicable.
- Compile data for out-of-specification investigations and document test procedures and abnormalities.
- Assist with technical complaint investigations and the development of new methods and technologies.
- Participate in inter-laboratory round-robin testing and ISO 17034 proficiency testing as required to maintain accreditation.
- Troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment, documenting events as required.
- Maintain accurate and current inventory levels for laboratory supplies.
- Stay current with ISO 17034 requirements and follow company standard operating procedures, particularly those relating to laboratory processes.
- Meet or exceed standards assigned within the Functional Training Document program.
- Perform other tasks deemed necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
