Chemist I

Chemist I

Element Materials Technology

United States, California, Santa Fe Springs

9240 Santa Fe Springs Road (Show on map)

Jun 16, 2025

Chemist I

Job Locations

US-CA-Santa Fe Springs

ID

2025-16364

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Chemist I to join our growing team. This Chemist's main responsibility is to assist the Metals department in testing, sample preparation and preparation of test reports.

The Chemist I is responsible for performing testing in a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory. All work will be conducted in accordance with standard operating procedures and test methods. This includes performing testing on raw materials, pharmaceutical products, medical devices and other samples as needed. Execute compendia method validation, method transfers and routine testing to meet client requirements and in accordance to regulatory and company guidelines. Set up and confirm suitable operation of equipment and instrumentation. Collect data and generate/report results in accordance with governing test methods and SOP's.

The pay range for this role is set between $27hr-$35hr, but will vary depending on level of experience.

Responsibilities

Performs analytical testing of incoming raw materials, release testing of pharmaceutical products and medical devices using ICP-OES and ICP-MS for trace metals analysis

Conducts testing as per applicable regulatory and company guidelines

Assists in the execution of method development, transfers, verification and validation as per applicable USP, ICH, and company standards

Keep accurate, legible, complete, defensible, and complete records of all experiments and observations

Assist in audit preparedness and for participating in quality audits with FDA, other Regulatory Agencies, and customers, as needed

Ensures work is in compliance with all state and federal regulations, including but not limited to GMP, DEA, FDA, etc.

Skills / Qualifications

Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or related field with 2-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry or other cGMP regulated environments

Knowledge of analytical instrumentation including ICP-MS and ICP-OES preferred

Understanding of good laboratory practices and analytical techniques

Meticulous, detail oriented, punctual and willing to switch shift as needed

Able to perform work under cGMP environment

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Power Point, Word and Excel)

Able to work overtime

Enthusiastic team player, ready to step in wherever they are needed

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.