TEMP - Chemist I - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Chemist I is an entry-level position critical to our pharmaceutical facility's laboratory operations. Key responsibilities include conducting routine tests, analyses, and experiments and maintaining accurate records of findings. This position entails strict adherence to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMP guidelines, and commitment to upholding environmental, health, and safety standards. Reporting Relationships This position has no direct reports. This position typically works under direct supervision. Essential Functions and Detailed Duties Perform one or more of the following laboratory functions: Analytical Method Validation, Raw Material, Finished Product, or Stability. Demonstrate basic chemistry lab skills and knowledge and perform duties related to physical and wet chemistry and chemical testing. Operate basic lab equipment including LOD, ROI, Identification, Water Content by KF, bulk/tapped density, Particle size by sieve & Malvern, Polarimeter, Potentiometer, DSC, FTIR, UV-visible spectroscopy, Dissolution, TLC Perform critical tests like Wet chemistry testing, dissolution by UV & HPLC Must be able to complete the following QC Chemistry tasks: Operate assigned laboratory equipment following the established procedures. Basic troubleshooting of laboratory results to identify and report findings or next steps. Perform routine testing and offer experiment support. Analyze results and document them adequately. Assist in preparing protocols and reports. Clean assigned areas or equipment as required. Perform light troubleshooting, correcting simple equipment malfunctions and identifying routine problems. Offer suggestions to superiors and follow up on process improvements related to safety, compliance, cost, and productivity. Maintain accurate laboratory records, forms and other GMP documents. Ability to train Lab Technicians. Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and guidelines. Maintain a clean and sanitary workplace. Follow applicable safety guidelines while operating the Laboratory Instrument. Must report unsafe conditions, near misses, and/or injuries in a timely manner. Be able to perform other duties as assigned. Specialized Laboratory Skills and Knowledge: Verbal and written communication skills in English Must complete departmental SOP, GMP, and any required Qualifications. Ability to work in a team.
Requirements
- BS in Chemistry or science-related field
- Minimum of 1 year of previous chemistry experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Verbal and written communication skills in English
- Must complete departmental SOP, GMP, and any required Qualifications.
- Ability to work in a team.
Responsibilities
- Conducting routine tests, analyses, and experiments
- Maintaining accurate records of findings
- Adhering to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Following cGMP guidelines
- Upholding environmental, health, and safety standards
- Performing Analytical Method Validation, Raw Material, Finished Product, or Stability laboratory functions
- Performing duties related to physical and wet chemistry and chemical testing
- Operating basic lab equipment including LOD, ROI, Identification, Water Content by KF, bulk/tapped density, Particle size by sieve & Malvern, Polarimeter, Potentiometer, DSC, FTIR, UV-visible spectroscopy, Dissolution, TLC
- Performing critical tests like Wet chemistry testing, dissolution by UV & HPLC
- Operating assigned laboratory equipment following the established procedures
- Basic troubleshooting of laboratory results to identify and report findings or next steps
- Performing routine testing and offer experiment support
- Analyzing results and document them adequately
- Assisting in preparing protocols and reports
- Cleaning assigned areas or equipment as required
- Performing light troubleshooting, correcting simple equipment malfunctions and identifying routine problems
- Offering suggestions to superiors and follow up on process improvements related to safety, compliance, cost, and productivity
- Maintaining accurate laboratory records, forms and other GMP documents
- Training Lab Technicians
- Following all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and guidelines
- Maintaining a clean and sanitary workplace
- Following applicable safety guidelines while operating the Laboratory Instrument
- Reporting unsafe conditions, near misses, and/or injuries in a timely manner
- Performing other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
