The Analytical Chemist II will have essential duties and functions including testing and quality control for the release of materials and/or products.
What You Will Do
• Performs routing testing on samples in a timely manner, tracks and meets assigned testing deadlines; notifies supervisor of problems meeting scheduled testing deadlines; records results in computerized data system.• Notifies supervisor promptly of unexpected test results; problem solves with minimal supervision; records results in a computerized system on a regular basis.• Performs maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of assigned equipment and systems to meet testing deadlines; ensures all equipment and systems are operating within established calibration guidelines; notifies supervisor promptly of calibration failures and repair needs.• Complies with company policies and all applicable SOPs; complies with ISO 17025, cGMPs, cGLPs A2LA requirements and Quality Control Guidelines• Maintains familiarity on use of all applicable equipment, systems, and procedures (SOPs)• Stays abreast of current technology and instruments, with strong emphasis on HPLC analytical chemistry applications in the pharmaceutical industry.• Aids in all workstations as required and assists in back up support of all laboratory workstations as required.• Maintains current and accurate documentation.• Writes, revises, and reviews SOPs in a timely manner as required.• Complies with company policies and all applicable SOPs; complies with ISO 17025, cGMPs, cGLPs and Quality Control Guidelines• Assists with laboratory compliance audits and laboratory safety audits as required.• Maintains clean, orderly, and safe laboratory work area; maintains own safety.• Participates in team discussions and assists in achieving team goals.• Provide review of analytical chemist documentation and assist with problem solving.• Performs all other duties as required.
Who You Are
• Master’s degree in analytical chemistry or bachelor’s degree in analytical chemistry including at least 12 semester hours of hands-on laboratory courses in chemistry. • Minimum 2 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory or equivalent combination of higher education and experience. Certified pharmacy technician is a plus.• Experience with sample preparative chemistry and wet chemistry analysis. • Understanding of instrumental analysis procedures utilized in a modern chemistry laboratory.• Demonstrated competence with computer applications and programs related to laboratory applications. • Knowledge of sampling methods and quality control systems.
