Senior QC Chemist - Kennesaw, GA
About The Position
The Senior QC Chemist applies advanced knowledge of enzyme assays to troubleshoot method problems and operates, calibrates, and maintains analytical instrumentation. The role helps ensure laboratory facilities and processes comply with GMP and ISO guidelines, as well as applicable FDA, OSHA, and EPA standards and regulations. Work is carried out in an analytical laboratory with considerable exposure to raw materials and chemical reagents; required personal protective equipment includes lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, and respirators as defined by safety policy. The chemist performs, develops, validates, and improves testing methodologies; assists with customer-specific methods; tests samples submitted to the laboratory and supports out-of-specification investigations. The role also contributes to laboratory operations and staff cross-training, maintains testing and calibration records for regulatory and ISO compliance, and develops systems for reporting, peer review, and archiving laboratory data. A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field and at least five years of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field and at least five years of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated expertise and proficiency with advanced analytical techniques and state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation.
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and author testing methods and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to work independently and interact effectively with scientific peers.
- Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.
- Extensive standing; regular walking, sitting, and reaching with hands and arms; occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Crosstrain staff and assist with the daily activities of laboratory operations.
- Serve as a Chemical Hygiene Officer when assigned.
- Ensure safe and correct use and disposal of laboratory chemicals and solvents.
- Perform, develop, validate, and improve testing methodologies, and assist with testing customer-specific methods.
- Perform assigned testing of samples submitted to the laboratory.
- Perform testing in support of out-of-specification (OOS) investigations.
- Maintain and calibrate advanced laboratory instrumentation and support related programs.
- Develop, implement, and control systems, procedures, and records for organized and efficient reporting, peer review, and archiving of laboratory testing and calibration data.
- Maintain laboratory record-keeping systems necessary for regulatory and ISO compliance.
- Perform other roles and responsibilities specified in the Quality Manual and Quality Procedures.
Benefits
- Medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage.
- On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement, as applicable.
- Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
- 401(k) with matching contributions and a cash balance plan.
- Discounted employee stock purchasing program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Workers’ compensation.
- Legal assistance and identity theft protection.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and Colleague Giving Programs.
- Paid time off, including paid holidays.
- Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, including LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
