Chemist I

Title: Chemist I

Location: San Diego, California

Duration: 3 Months Contract with possibility for extension and Full-Time Conversion

Work Type: 100% onsite

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the Supply Chain team to ensure that approved materials are always available to support production goals and timelines; requires close interaction with QA, , Planning, Purchasing and other internal departments
• Carry out production tasks in support of manufacturing goals and objectives
• Participates in Lean Initiatives
• Operate laboratory equipment safely, as trained and directed, in accordance with established practices
• Maintain records and notebooks as directed in a neat, thorough and accurate manner. Perform required data entry on company planning and materials management system. Report results to supervisor
• Maintain a neat and organized workplace. Ensure materials are appropriately labeled, approved for use and in enough quantity to complete required tasks
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate BOM's process descriptions
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate NCMR and deviations
• Operate moderately complex laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance/repair. Interface with contracted repair technicians as required
• Follow all safety guidelines, manufacturing policies and procedures. Operate under strict QSR and ISO compliance
• Perform complex formulations, component and material evaluations, equipment calibrations and maintenance
• Participate in product/process troubleshooting and validations
• Formulate complex reagents and solutions as directed, following established guidelines and procedures
• Carry out functions which may require multiple task coordination
• Cover on call assignments. Comply will all restrictions and requirements
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business
  
  

Education And Experience You’ll Bring

• BA or BS in Chemistry or Biological Sciences or equivalent experience
• 0 – 2 years’ experience in a production chemistry laboratory
  
  

Preferred

• Knowledge of a variety of lab equipment and their operation
• Able to carry out experiments following established guidelines and summarize results accurately.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge and ability to use MS Office and other manufacturing systems
• Able to functionally direct junior research staff
• Adaptable and willing to take on multiple new tasks and responsibilities
• Independent collaborative self-starter with the ability to make appropriate quality-related decisions in real time
• Process orientated, Logical, analytical, meticulous, highly organized and able to analyze data & implement solutions
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment while satisfying individual responsibilities and objectives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintains accurate records and notes, and carries out assignments in a thorough, conscientious fashion while adhering to safe laboratory practices
  
  

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)
  
  

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.