What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Chemist - Quality Control - 12-Hour Nights (D Shift, 7pm-7am) position at BestCo LLC?
Description
We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts. Our passion to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform chemical testing of raw materials, in-process, and final products.
- Perform pH, wet chemistry titrations, brix, moisture analysis, density, specific gravity testing or other analytical tests when needed.
- Set up, calibrate, maintain, and operate basic lab equipment such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), spectrophotometer, refractometer, and pH meters.
- Perform product analysis based on product needs: API analysis, excipients, matrixes, supplements, colors, blends, flavors, etc.
- Assist in the maintenance, review, and updates of work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Assist technologists and lab assistants with in-process-control, sampling and hold program.
- Support other laboratory functions such.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and regulatory affairs.
- Participate in out-of-specification (OOS) investigations and root cause analysis.
- Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice regulations as well as all relevant work instructions and SOPs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in science, or commensurate combination of education, internships, and work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
- Strong technical writing skills and the ability to create technical documentation.
- Ability to interpret and apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, technical, organizational, planning, and written communication skills.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in chemistry or related field.
- Certified training using relevant instruments or techniques.
- Previous experience with laboratory information management or laboratory execution systems (LIMS/LES).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
