Quality Chemist III

  • Ampac Fine Chemicals
  • Rancho Cordova, California
  • Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Control Chemist III 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 technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives. Works under only general direction.

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.
  • Compilation of data obtained from analytical tests, analysis of the data, and reporting of results to appropriate departments.
  • May perform acceptance or release of lot.
  • General housekeeping including maintaining general cleanliness of laboratories and restocking reagents and laboratory consumables.
  • Conduct review of peer data.
  • Maintain a through and neat laboratory notebook.
  • May be responsible for communicating status and timing of analytical testing to internal clients.
  • May lead investigations of laboratory samples and help determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address mitigation of investigation assignable cause.
  • May be involved in interfacing with customer at times.
  • May mentor lower-level chemists/scientists and laboratory technicians, as required.
  • May act as primary department representative in integrated product team (IPT) meetings.

DISCLAIMER

May perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor degree Chemistry, Microbiology or Related Field required.
  • Five 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.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit employment-at-will rights at any time.

Job ID: 486455868
Originally Posted on: 7/23/2025

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