Chemist I

Excite Pharma Services is a contract research organization (CRO) & contract manufacturing organization (CMO) providing analytical & manufacturing services to pharmaceutical clients in support of new drug development and technical transfer of existing pharmaceuticals both human and animal.

Primary Responsibilities

Analyze for Pharmaceutical Compounds as requested along with helping other Chemists and Lab Technicians. Ensure proper documentation of samples, standards and reagents is being followed.

Reports to

Team Lead or above

Manages others

No

Specific responsibilities

· Maintenance, repair and calibration of equipment

· Assuring adequate inventory of reagents, standards, and supplies.

· Assuring proper records of reagents, standards, supplies and samples.

· Understanding and/or experience with methods being used in the laboratory.

· Training and assisting technicians and other staff assigned to help chemists with sample extraction, digestion, and cleanup of sample extracts for instrumental analysis.

· Verifying that records including sample preparation records are completed and maintained for each analysis conducted in their technical area.

· Instrumental analysis and parsing/entering data to generate reports for analyst review.

· Reviewing own work and those performed by other chemists and technicians in accordance with standard operating procedures.

· Reviewing and editing Standard Operating Procedures for equipment as assigned by VPO and/or PM.

· Completing checklists to document review; and making recommendations for technical decisions.

· Investigating and evaluating new methodology and equipment in response to client requirements as assigned by management.

· Optimization of laboratory methods or method development as needed.

· Data review for other analysis areas

· Ensure compliance with Laboratory Q.A. Manual, Safety Manual, and GMP/GLP regulations.

· Ensure paperwork for samples/standards is completed properly.

· Ensure maintenance and calibration information is tracked appropriately.

· Ensure ordering and receiving is being completed following the Standard Operating Procedures

Background

· Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Equivalent Experience

· 5 years of Experience

· HPLC experience

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization or while representing the organization.

· Maintain thorough understanding of sampling techniques.

· Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and other office applications.

Skills

· Ability to prioritize and schedule analysis to meet sample turnaround time.

· Ability to work effectively under pressure.

· Acts accordingly to industry standards of ethics and integrity.

· Must be able to work will all chemicals associated with a pharmaceutical testing laboratory.

· Must have communication skills with the ability to work with others.

· Excellent time management skills which includes the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, while achieving different deadlines

· Familiar with laboratory computer software.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary requirement?

Work Location: In person