QC Chemist, Weekend Night Shift

At Apex International, we pride ourselves on being a high-quality manufacturer of over the counter personal care, and household products. We create collaborative partnerships with customers ranging from global Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurial start-ups.

We are currently seeking a QC Chemist at either our Eden Prairie facility. This is a weekend shift role working Friday - Sunday from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform testing and evaluations of raw material, bulk, and finished products in accordance to written procedures.

• Ensures current standard operating and test procedures are utilized.

• Documentation records are accurate and in compliance with GMP requirements.

• Develops and maintains understanding of various testing methodologies, including appropriate techniques and potential errors.

• Always maintains neat and accurate records and clean and organized work areas.

• Ensures product quality specifications and customer standards are met and maintained to the Customers' satisfaction.

• Ensures test results meet current specifications prior to completion/approval.

• Performs batch adjustments as needed in batch making procedures.

• Trouble-shooting out of specification (OOS) situations.

• Ensures current reference and product standards are properly maintained.

• Updates test procedures and specifications as needed.

• Utilizes data to focus improvement efforts so customer requirements and regulatory regulations are met.

• Accurately records all data (cGMP) and pertinent information

• Accurately documents monthly Key Quality Incident (KQI)

• Documents OOS situations, determines root cause, and suggests possible solutions

• Maintains compliance with current regulatory expectations and practices (e.g. USP)

• Understand and maintain a culture of "lean action" within the department so that we live lean better than any organization.

• Implement and maintain standards and processes that eliminate waste throughout the department.

• Apply and utilize "lean tools" to permanently implement improvements.

• Institutionalize 5S in all aspects of the department. (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)

• Perform other work as assigned.

Qualification and Skill Requirements:

Prior Experience:

• 0-2 years GMP lab experience; prefer a minimum of 6 months experience in a Chemistry lab environment such as pharmaceutical, cosmetics, personal care, food processing, etc.
• Knowledge Requirements:

To be effective, this position requires the ability to multi task, demonstrate a sense of urgency, and the ability to organize. Lab experience normally acquired through a 4-year college degree in Chemistry, Biology or related science discipline and/or equivalent experience is needed.

Technical Competencies:

• Must have knowledge and experience with wet chemistry techniques including analytical balance, volumetric glassware, pH, titration; UV/Vis and FTIR experience is preferred.
• Can maintain and grow technical knowledge and expertise. Can be accurate, precise and pay attention to detail.
• Has working knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Can read and follow written work instructions and specifications.
• Ability to perform testing, review testing data and report on results.

Work Requirement:

• This position may require some work hours beyond the normal workday based on the demands of the business cycle, customer volume of business, and specific sales efforts underway. It has a moderate to high demand for physical activity.

Working Conditions:

• Indoors, generally.
• Will be exposed to various fragrances which at times may be at elevated levels.
• Able to utilize stairways.
• Able to respond and adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Able to work in a high paced work environment.

Benefits:

• Hourly wage starting at $25 - $26 per hour, depending on experience
• 4 hour weekend shift differential - you get paid for 40 hours for working 36!
• Medical, Rx, Dental and vision benefits
• Company paid Short term & Long-term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Flexible Spending Account options for child and health care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program