What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist I - San Diego position at Werfen North America?
Position Summary
The Chemist is responsible for applying knowledge and skill in support of chemical formulation and analysis of production blends, and for testing incoming raw material component products. This is a temp to hire posititon with the inital contract being 3 months.
The pay range for this position is currently $28-$38/hr . Individual compensation is based on the candidate’s qualifications for the position, including experience, skills, knowledge, education, certifications, internal equity, budget, and/or other business and organizational needs.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Essential Functions
Budget managed (if applicable): N/A
Internal Networking/Key relationships
The Chemist is responsible for applying knowledge and skill in support of chemical formulation and analysis of production blends, and for testing incoming raw material component products. This is a temp to hire posititon with the inital contract being 3 months.
The pay range for this position is currently $28-$38/hr . Individual compensation is based on the candidate’s qualifications for the position, including experience, skills, knowledge, education, certifications, internal equity, budget, and/or other business and organizational needs.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Essential Functions
- Formulate, process and analyze blends according to schedule; ensure timely release of quality product to stock to avoid backorder; meet unscheduled peaks as necessary
- Compile and analyze test information as needed
- Ensure proper reporting and compliant documentation of lot controlled ingredients (on batch records, ERP system, etc.); provide relevant data and prepare reports as needed
- Drive the formulation and process of newly developed tests and manufacturing procedures; revise existing products as needed
- Provide advanced support for the transfer of product to routine manufacturing
- Coordinate corrective action for technical problems related to raw materials, finished products; minimize rejects and field complaints
- Evaluate new technologies-- provide implement or recommend improvement initiatives
- Assist with critical incoming raw materials and in-process procedures and specifications
- Confer with functional and cross-functional counterparts as necessary to ensure efficient quality formulations
- Participate in corrective and preventive actions-- identify issues and implement or recommend corrective action as necessary
- Adhere to related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality system requirements, safety standards, and regulations
- Participate in continual improvement activities throughout the Manufacturing function to enhance processes, products and standards
- Other duties as assigned
Budget managed (if applicable): N/A
Internal Networking/Key relationships
- To be determined based on department needs
- Bachelors degree (Chemistry) or equivalent, with a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years related previous experience, preferably within a regulated medical device or pharmaceutical environment, required
- Must possess detailed knowledge of chemistry and related scientific principles
- Must be able to implement proper techniques and to modify and/or extend theory and practices
- Good writing and documentation, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills are essential
- Computer literacy required; knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with large enterprise resource planning (ERP) and electronic data management systems preferred
- Good problem solving skills required
Salary : $28 - $38
