Associate Chemist, IH Lab

Job Description

Our Company's Industrial Hygiene Laboratory (IHL) group within the Safety Center of Excellence (COE) is seeking a highly motivated individual for an Associate Chemist position.

The Associate Chemist will be responsible for performing routine industrial hygiene (IH) sample analysis using LC/UPLC, MS, and ELISA techniques. Using precise analytical skills and understanding of chemical principles, the successful candidate will perform analysis of air and surface samples for a variety of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) both small and large molecules using approved analytical methods. Must have the ability to work independently using laboratory instrumentation and computer systems.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate records and comply with laboratory operation and safety SOPs. Working within the requirements of ISO 17025 is expected. The IHL Associate Chemist will demonstrate analytical proficiency on a regular basis. The ability to prioritize workload and complete all testing in a timely manner is expected. Good documentation skills are a must.

Major Activities and Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory and order reagents, standards and other laboratory consumables

• Complete data entry for samples, e.g., log samples upon receipt into LIMS, record results into internal our Company's IH databases.

• Follow internal procedures to ensure that test results are within control and methods are up to date.

• Prepare reagents, set up instruments, prepare and analyze IH air and wipe/surface samples

• Perform periodic checks of laboratory equipment and systems, e.g., daily refrigerator & freezer thermometer check, daily desiccator humidity check, weekly eyewash, monthly safety inspections, annual check of pipettes and syringes.

• Coordinate instrument repairs and order supplies as needed.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in chemistry or other related science discipline

• 1+ years of hands-on laboratory experience with HPLC/UPLC

• Experience using Chromatography Data Systems, such as Empower and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Demonstrate attributes consistent with our Company's workforce of the future, adaptability, flexibility, teamwork, accountability and innovation

Preferred:

• Experience in pharmaceutical or IH laboratory

• Proficiency in other Microsoft applications PowerPoint, Teams, etc.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote.

The salary range for this role is

$63,900.00 - $100,500.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .

You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Accident Investigation, Accident Investigation, Adaptability, Animal Vaccination, Biochemical Analysis, Biochemical Assays, Biochemical Tests, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Safety, Chemistry, Chromeleon, Ecological Impact Assessments, EHS Program Management, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Facility Inspections, Hazardous Materials Training, Industrial Hygiene, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Management Process, Procurement, Project Risk Assessments, Safety Training Programs, Sample Analysis, Spill Containment, Strategic Procurement {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/30/2025

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