What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist III position at PL Developments?
Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000/yr DOE
Job Qualifications:
- BS in Chemistry / Biochemistry
- Minimum 5-8 years in FDA regulated environment working in QC laboratory.
- A foundation in analytical technique, with hands-on sample preparation and operation of analytical equipment and software required.
- Strong HPLC experience required with trouble shooting skills.
- Experience with GC, FTIR, UV Spec, ICP and other analytical instrumentation.
- Experience with wet chemistry.
- Experience with data analysis (MS Excel) and proficiency with MS Word required.
- Experience with raw material, stability, in-process, and finished product testing.
- Demonstrate good laboratory practices.
- Participate in research and development projects
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Flexible availability.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform analysis in the functional areas of analytical testing using modern analytical equipment such as HPLC, FTIR, UV, GC, ICP, as well as Wet Chemistry using titration techniques.
- Perform troubleshooting and maintenance on critical lab instruments (HPLC, GC, ICP, etc.)
- Provide analytical testing in support of production, analyzes Raw Material, In-Process, Finished product, Stability samples and investigation samples and analyzes and interprets the test data and document result in a timely manner.
- Thorough understanding and compliance with FDA cGMPs / cGLPs / USP / ICH / SOPs / Test Methods and other recognized standards.
- Support and be the lead in Analytical and Chemical test method development and test method validations as necessary.
- Writing of SOPs, test methods, study protocols, reports and reviews.
- Training of lab analysts on analytical test method procedures and usage of equipment and documentation.
- Share in the responsibilities of housekeeping (i.e. glassware, waste, retains, lab waste disposal, etc.).
- Communicate lab test data, data review, and reporting of OOS / QR / OOT test results to the lab manager.
- Provide ideas/feedback for areas where efficiency can be implemented in the lab through the 5S process improvement program.
- Support all general safety, and pharmaceutical compliance requirements
- Coordinate with calibration services in the upkeep of lab instrumentation
- Initiate and complete analytical test methods associated with raw materials, finished products, and lab instrumentation.
- Mentor other chemists in the QC laboratory
- Lead laboratory investigation efforts and draft final reports for review by management
- Assist with annual management review metrics for QC laboratory functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Employees are required to wear eye protection and lab coats while in the lab
- Work safely and follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lb.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lb.
- Ability to regularly stand, sit and walk to perform tasks.
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000
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