Job Description

Position Summary

The Chemist I performs testing activities directed by Department Manager/Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines to ensure that quoted turnaround times are met in support of monograph testing, unknown/failure analysis and other areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform testing activities as directed by Department Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor backlog and plan testing schedule to ensure quoted turnaround times are met.
• Wet chemistry techniques utilized will include gravimetry, titrimetry, colorimetry and others as needed.
• Instrumentation utilized may include HPLC, GC, ICP, ICP-MS, IC, and others as needed.
• Maintain neat and accurate records.
• Enter testing data into LIMS and monitor for QC failures.
• Review and approve laboratory analytical data.
• Monitor and record environmental conditions in laboratory. Alert management of any out of tolerance findings.
• Perform calibrations/checks of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain glassware inventory for laboratory use.
• Maintain chemical/reagent traceability.
• Assist with maintenance of chemical/supply inventory.
• Support the maintenance of controlled documents related to laboratory operations/testing through editing of documents and/or reviewing revisions.
• Support quality system improvements through completion of Corrective and Preventive Action forms, documenting Non-Conformances and assisting with internal audit findings as assigned by Environmental Lab Supervisor or Monograph Supervisor.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry or related field

Ability and/or Skills

• Experience with ICP, HPLC, GC, IC, DA, BOD and wet chemistry techniques preferred.

Contract to Hire

Schedule: Typically, M-F: 8-5, but could be Sunday-Thursday

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