QC Lab Analyst - Chemist

Position Summary:

QC Lab Analyst is responsible for performing routine analysis and testing using wet chemistry and sterile techniques. Responsible for accurate make-up of reagents, standards, and trace ingredients; collection and recording of data; microbial testing; use of industrial lab equipment. Position is responsible for cGMP, HACCP, ISO and other strict quality and safety guidelines.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma with relevant coursework in chemistry and organic chemistry; undergraduate coursework toward degree in chemistry, biology or related sciences strongly preferred.
• 1-2 years of prior wet chemistry lab experience preferred
• Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills, solid communication and comprehension skills
• Proven ability to work independently and to prioritize tasks
• Strong desire to achieve goals and collaborate with other departments to improve processes for optimum production.
• Must be organized, flexible, ability to take initiative as needed, positive outlook, with strong desire to learn, grow and promote into higher level positions.

General Job Duties:

• Routine wet chemistry testing on samples, raw materials, in-process, and finished products using ASTM standards and lab equipment such as HPLC, autoclave, TLC, glucose analyzer, pH meter, sonicator, spectrophotometer, glassware, centrifuges, FTIR, etc.
• Maintain testing results as per SOP's and quality certification regulations
• Maintain lab inventory, reagents, standards, sample retains, trace ingredients
• Maintain equipment as required by SOP's

Hours:

• Position starts on 8-hour days for training purposes; will transition to 12-hour rotating shift position with potential for overtime. Rotation is 2 weeks on days, then 2 weeks on nights, rotating a 36-hour week and 48-hour week averaging 14 days per month.
• First year base wages $57,000 to $59,000 ($24.65 - $25.69 per hour) based on competency for training levels. Excellent benefit package includes health and dental insurance, FSA, HSA, Life and Disability insurance, 401k match and profit sharing, vacation, sick benefit time.

Quality Requirements:

Minimal facial hair, minimal makeup, no jewelry, false fingernails, nail polish, hair extensions, wigs, toupees, cologne or perfume. Long hair must be tied up for safety reasons. Facility is a non-smoking, non-tobacco facility.

Salary : $57,000 - $59,000