Chemist - VN Tues to Fri: 7AM to 5:30PM

Piping Rock•Vancouver, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position assists and performs specialized and routine laboratory examinations and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or closely related discipline; or four (4) years’ experience performing product testing in a dietary supplement, pharmaceutical or food laboratory food; and/or equivalent combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the job.
At least one (1) year of experience using an HPLC, GC, LCMS or ICPMS system or other analytical instrumentation is required.
Good knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials, and the techniques/procedures commonly used in the analysis of food and related products.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to maintain punctuality and predictable attendance.
Annual Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Annual Safety Training
Battery Acid –MSDS
Code of Conduct
On-Boarding
Role specific training as indicated in the plant Training Tracker and/or Safety Matrix
Sexual Harassment Avoidance
Vitamin D3 in Corn Oil – MSDS
Must possess the ability to work in a standard laboratory setting and to use standard office and lab equipment.
Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Moderate physical activity, requires standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day and up to eight (4) hours per shift.
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds.
Must be able to perform work onsite and be comfortable in a light industrial environment, including some exposure to non-toxic dust.
We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience quantifying vitamin content in food following standard procedures and testing methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), company policies, safety policies and practices, quality standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Responsible at all times for ensuring that tasks are performed according to food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
Perform routine testing of samples for HPLC, GC, LCMS or ICPMS in a timely, accurate manner. Work with the lab supervisor to determine priority of samples before performing the following:
Solution preparation
Sample extraction
Instrument setup
Data processing
Result entry into LIMS
Perform routine instrument maintenance and troubleshoots issues.
Perform secondary review of data.
Prepare reports and summarize large amounts of data using Excel, instrument software and LIMS.
Use Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in all laboratory activities.
Properly handle and dispose of laboratory hazardous waste.
Monitor gas cylinders.
Share responsibility for maintaining inventory and restocking of general laboratory supplies.
Maintain inventory and restocking of columns, calibration standards, routine maintenance parts/accessories and sample prep materials.
Log chemicals and standards into Chemical Tracker.
Seek opportunities to reduce routine laboratory costs by increased efficiency (higher throughput, decreased cost of supplies).
Execute projects as assigned to meet changing laboratory needs and requirements.
Share responsibility for general laboratory organization and cleanliness.
Communicate relevant work details to Lab Supervisor and coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned.