What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist I - 2nd position at Perrigo?
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Description Overview
Perrigo Nutritionals, located in Georgia, VT, is looking for a Chemist to join their team.
This is a 2nd shift position working - 4:00pm - 12:30am, Tuesday - Saturday
Scope of the Role
General job skills related to laboratory analyses:
- Preparation of analytical standards. Accurately identify, weigh, and dilute stock standard materials for calibration purposes;
- Weighing of samples. Accurately identify and weigh sample materials for processing through analytical methods;
- General sample manipulations, to include: quantitative sample dilution, addition of analytical reagents, processing of samples through incubators, shakers, centrifuges, evaporators, etc.;
- Extraction of sample solutions, to include liquid-liquid and solid-phase techniques;
- Quantitative transfer of sample extracts between vessels;
- Instrument configuration and routine operation;
- Preparation of general laboratory reagents (buffers, mobile phases, etc.)
- General cleaning of materials after analysis
- Performs routine analyses of raw material and finished product samples as assigned, demonstrates proficiency in 5 – 10 separate chromatographic Analytical Methods (AM’s). Analytical techniques used in this group are primarily HPLC(High Pressure Liquid Chromatography), GC (Gas Chromatography), ICAP-AES (Inductively-Coupled Argon Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy), and FT-IR (Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy).
- Calculation of analyses. Logging of samples into LIMS
- Performs rudimentary investigation into analytical methods when OOS results are noted.
- Other duties as assigned (sensory evaluation, team assignments, training, equipment calibration, control charts, audit).
Experience Required
Four-year college degree in chemistry or related science. Consideration may be given to those who hold 10 years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience. Flexibility, adaptability and versatility are required.
Preferred Experience:
- 2-3 years’ experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory is preferred.
- Firm understanding of cGMP and Nutritional requirements preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office; working knowledge of LIMS and SAP desired
- Willingness to participate in, contribute to and lead a high-performance work team
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and carry up to 10 lbs. on a regular basis and 20 lbs. on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to push or pull 55 pounds or more or equivalency following written safe practice measures.
- Required to use hands and fingers to handle; feel or operate objects.
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
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