Chemist - Spectrum Chemical Mfg. : Job Details

Job Title: Chemist

Department: Quality Control

Location: New Brunswick, NJ

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for performing various laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid or liquid materials. Laboratory tests will primarily include wet chemistry and may include basic use of instrumentation such as Gas Chromatography and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography. The Chemist I will also be responsible for supporting the Quality Control laboratory through reagent compounding. This position will also be responsible for performing identification testing using wet chemistry or instrumentation analysis, physical property testing and general laboratory upkeep. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining a laboratory notebook in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs tests on a wide variety of samples of manufactured products to verify their conformity to defined specifications. Such products may be regulated under Good Manufacturing Practices and regulated by government regulatory agencies like FDA. As such the individual is required to have a basic knowledge of GMPs and other pertinent government regulations.

Operates basic laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, pH meters, volumetric glassware, and spectrophotometers. Basic operation of advanced instrumentation such as Gas Chromatography and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography may also be required.

Responsible for performing tests on a wide variety of materials comprised of powders, granules, gases and liquids to confirm quality attributes such as purity, stability, viscosity, density, absorption, and melting point.

Records test results on standardized forms and laboratory notebooks.

Writes test reports describing procedures used and uses basic mathematical analysis following Good Documentation Practices.

Understands basic statistical concepts that may be required to reach sound scientific conclusions.

Participates in Out of Specification investigations to resolve scientific issues in a timely manner.

Maintains workspace and common areas for tidiness and cleanliness.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university in chemistry, biochemistry or related scientific field with 3 plus years experience working in a laboratory in a cGMP setting. Or, a Master's Degree from an accredited four year college or university with 0-2 year's experience

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

The individual is required to have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as unit conversion, stoichiometry, and basic chemistry formulas. The individual must also be able to apply basic mathematical skills such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to basic problem solving techniques. Some knowledge of basic statistical techniques is recommended.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None required for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must pass respiratory fitness test as position requires employee to wear a respirator.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.