What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Technician II position at Actalent?
Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• All Chemical Technician II duties - see job description for additional information
• Plans, performs and completes projects under direct supervision
• Method performance • Method transfer • Method development
• Method feasibility • Method validation
• Demonstrates proficiency in setting up, adjusting, operating and calibrating laboratory equipment and instruments – may include some of the following, but not limited to the following:
• HPLC, GC, Dissolution, Disintegration, IC, TLC, Titration, Specific Rotation, KF, FT-IR, LOD, Friability, UV/Vis, ICP, MS, CVAA
• Independently performs lab tests to determine physical and chemical characteristics
• Performs data analysis
• May begin doing some technical assessment
• Knowledgeable in use of data acquisition software and instrument operating software (e.g. Turbochrom, Cerity, WinLab)
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, procedures and regulations
• Works under general supervision
• Primary job functions requires a certain degree of independence and judgement
• Relies on limited experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned
Skills:
wet chemistry, chemistry, sample preparation, HPLC, gmp, cgmp, raw material*, stability testing, pH, titration*
Top Skills Details:
wet chemistry, chemistry,sample preparation,HPLC, gmp, cgmp, raw material*, stability testing, pH, titration*
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry, demonstrated through
• BA/BS Chemistry, Biology or related scientific degree preferred
• 1-4 years of related industry experience in an analytical laboratory
• Knowledge of laboratory safety precautions and protocols for safe handling and the disposal of hazardous agents/reagents, chemicals and materials
• Organization, communication and analytical skills
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical and business information, both oral and written to others, including co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, clients, and vendors
• Intermediate mathematical skills, including: algebraic functions, statistics (mean, median, standard deviation, variance, probability), basic geometry (area, volume calculations), and scientific calculators
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work varied and extended hours/days, as business dictates
Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Physical Demands
• Regularly lift/carry/move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift/carry/move up to 50 pounds
• Climb stairs
• Laboratory bench work may require standing for extended periods of time
Companies to target: Smaller companies where people hold more responsibilities. Eventually this person will not only run the tests, but speak with clients, get standards, sample prep, call clients with study updates, write reports, etc.
Experience Level:
Entry Level
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $27 - $29
