What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist II position at PL Developments?
Monday-Friday 8am-430pm
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 – 4 years of related laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical industry; or 2 years of experience as a Chemist I; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Expertise of GLP, cGMP, FDA and other regulatory requirements.
- Up-to-date knowledge of instrumentation and the following instruments: UV/IR, HPLC and GC.
- Knowledge of analytical chemistry.
- Experience using computer applications and programs related to laboratory applications (e.g., HPLC, FTIR, UV, LIMS, Lab Calc and GC).
- Knowledge of sampling methods and quality control systems.
- Experience using quantitative and qualitative techniques and math including statistics
- Knowledge of sample preparation techniques.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, duties and assignments.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and state, federal and local laws.
- Comply with all current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and safety requirements and laboratory Standard Operating Practices (SOPs).
- Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory instrumentation (i.e., pH meter, HPLC, dissolution equipment, etc.).
- Prepare standard and sample solutions as required by the test methods.
- Operate general analytical instruments for all routine testing (i.e., HPLC, GC, UV, automatic titrator, and IR).
- Perform wet chemistry tests on raw material (i.e., LOD, pH, titration, etc.).
- Perform analysis on intermediate and finished product.
- Maintain appropriate documentation (records and lab notebooks) as required by SOPs.
- Comply with good housekeeping and safety practices.
- Participate in troubleshooting of analytical test methods and laboratory instruments.
- Take part in the training program as a qualified trainer, as requested.
- Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving.
- Accurately and precisely perform testing.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds, vision to monitor, moderate to loud noise levels. Incumbents may be exposed to or work with toxic materials, toxic gases, electrical hazards, and dangerous tools and equipment. Work is performed in an office or laboratory environment. Incumbents must be able to use personal protective equipment (e.g. respirators, gloves, etc.).
