Quality Chemist I

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Control Chemist I will be responsible for analyzing and making determinations as to the quality of a product, using analytical equipment pertinent to the appropriate application of skills. This position provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. work is closely supervised.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analysis of bulk chemicals, pharmaceutical compounds, and environmental monitoring samples which require a comprehensive knowledge of chemistry or microbiology and laboratory techniques.
• General housekeeping including maintaining general cleanliness of laboratories and restocking reagents and laboratory consumables.
• May conduct review of peer data from less complex analysis.
• Maintain a through and neat laboratory notebook.
• Compilation of data obtained from analytical tests, analysis of the data, and reporting of results to appropriate departments.
• May be responsible for communicating status and timing of analytical testing to internal clients.
• May participate in investigations of laboratory samples and help determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address mitigation of investigation assignable cause.

REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree Chemistry, Microbiology or Related Field required.
• 0-1 years directly related technical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a high consciousness for personal and laboratory safety.
• Strong attention to detail. Team oriented.
• Good judgement and an understanding of chemistry theories and concepts.