What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist / Quality Manager position at Splintek Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Splintek is a Lenexa based, made in the USA manufacturing company in the business of providing high-quality healthcare products to Retailers, Professionals and direct to consumers since 1996. Innovation, team-based, high energy, casual business environment. Splintek’s mission is to enhance the quality of life globally by innovating healthcare products for better sleep, more comfort, and overall health. Please visit our website at www.sleepright.com
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine the physical or chemical properties of various materials to ensure compliance with company and government standards, assure regulatory compliance, and research and development of new products.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervise and review analytical work, research projects, and production formulations and products
- Contribute to the development and successful launch of our new products
- Adhere to all GMP / GLP requirements
- Creatively devise test methods for new product evaluation
- Maintain stability programs to optimize product formulas and specialized packaging configurations
- Coordinate and review out-sourced testing with research organizations
- Maintain calibration program for lab instruments and production scales
- Ensure company compliance with EPA, FDA, and OSHA regulations
- Perform Quality Control testing on raw materials, intermediate, and finished products using established analytical procedures
- Recommend changes or adjustments to operations for the purpose of improving or correcting product blends
- Properly document results and assist in the development and improvement of laboratory SOPs and the maintenance of the quality assurance system
- Update and maintain all laboratory databases with new results for record keeping and report generation
- Make safety a priority consideration with all actions taken and ensure that safe work practices are followed and adhered to
- Injection molding processing, training, and support
Requirements : EDUCATION
REQUIRED :
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL
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PREFERRED :
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Vision : Use vision to read, write, type, operate office, electronic, and manufacturing equipment, and make fine adjustments.
Speaking / Hearing : Give and receive information through speaking and hearing.
Motor Coordination : Requires hands to operate equipment.
Lift / Carry : Regularly lift, push, and move up to 50lbs.
Environment : Office and warehouse environments may be dust, contain sharp edges, include areas that are not well lit, the floor may be uneven or cracked, and the facility may be subject to variations in temperature.
