Quality Laboratory Chemist I - 2nd shift

Nutramax Laboratories•Lancaster, SC

61d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Laboratory Chemist I (QLCI) provides overall support to the laboratory with testing in a safe work environment. This role requires efficient time management to complete assigned testing. The QLCI is expected to learn laboratory processes, instrumentation theory, and troubleshooting. The position reports to Quality Laboratory Management and involves performing various types of testing, contributing to teamwork, adhering to safety requirements, and executing general laboratory responsibilities.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
Effective interpersonal, self-motivation skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel.
Attention to detail and some process analytical skills necessary.
Ability to manage time efficiently.
Willing and able to learn laboratory processes supporting testing as well as instrumentation theory and troubleshooting.
Ability to use fractions, decimals, and commercial arithmetic as well as a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Nice To Haves

1 + years of laboratory experience working in a cGMP environment.
Experience with operation of laboratory instrumentation including Gas Chromatography (GC) and/or Liquid Chromatography (LC).
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Biochemistry, Inorganic, Physical or Polymer Chemistry.

Responsibilities

Perform Release, Stability and Special Request testing of finished products and raw material samples following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and in-house test methods, and/or compendial methods.
Independently execute in-house methods and procedures as written with little to no assistance.
Be flexible to changes with the testing schedule and adapt to laboratory improvements implemented from management and/or teammates.
Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and document training in accordance with established laboratory SOPs and the Nutramax training program.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure that all equipment used in the testing procedures are calibrated and properly maintained.
Train on the operation of laboratory instrumentation including, but not limited to: Laboratory Balances, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Automated Titrators, FTIR, UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, Polarimeter, Dissolution and Disintegration Instrumentation.
Operate additional instrumentation and train on new laboratory test methods when required.
Execute projects assigned by management within expected/established deadlines while managing time with testing responsibilities.
Stay current on publications released by USP, FDA and other pertinent regulating bodies to ensure the Quality Laboratory complies in the areas of analytical applications, release specifications, and documentation practices.
Ensure competency of ISO 17025 test methods are current.
Assist in resolving laboratory Out-Of-Specification (OOS) results in accordance with laboratory investigation procedures if assigned.
Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.
Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.
Regular attendance is required.