Quality Control Chemist

Position: Quality Control Chemist 1
Work Location:

Cleveland, Ohio

Shift: No
Department: LS-SC-UOCQC CLE Quality Control
Recruiter:
Ashley Hennessy

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Your Role:

The Quality Control department carries out release testing for raw materials, manufactured good, purchased materials for repackaging, and packaged good for sale. The department is made of an analytical Chemistry lab and Microbiology lab. In this position, analytical chemistry testing will be performed against a multitude of analytical specifications that would show the material either meets or does not meet requirements, which can include wet chemistry testing and/or instrumental analysis.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

An individual that is detailed oriented, has good communication skills, and is organized. Included in communication skills is the ability to ask questions and report findings/issues to senior analysts, team leads, supervision, or management when necessary. Within this role, being able to read and execute a variety of test methods put in place by the site, compendia, or customers is essential for success.

• Work closely with department supervisor and Team Leads to ensure that departmental tasks are completed on time.
• Follow all safety requirements and refer to MSDS for PPE and other safety guidance.
• Practice proper laboratory safety and waste disposal.
• Perform testing per documented procedure.
• Able to recognize out-of-spec (OOS) results and initiate OOS investigation.
• Pays attention to detail and brings issues to Team Lead(s) or Supervisor's attention.
• Has the ability to take on smaller projects/reoccurring tasks with minimal oversight.
• Perform needed instrument or titrant verification/calibration during scheduled time.
• Demonstrate Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Data Integrity Principles.

Physical Attributes:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other life science field with 2+ years' laboratory experience (academic or industry).

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• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other life science field with 3+ years' industrial laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• • Experience in GMP laboratory settings with testing methods such as IR, pH, TLC plates, solubility, and other wet chemistry analyses.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, with a solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
  • Highly self-motivated and driven, demonstrating critical thinking and attention to detail while proactively addressing issues with supervision.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently, taking initiative in daily job functions.
  • Proficient in basic computer software, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365.

Pay Range for this position: $26.00 - $46.00.

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

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