Qc Chemist Iii - 1St Shift

PLANT (BLOOMINGDALE) 395
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108, USA

• Pay or shift range: $35.54 USD to $42.02 USD

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in coordinating and delegating laboratory testing by setting priorities based on the needs of operations.
• Tests materials as assigned by priority listing provided daily by QC management using various types of equipment - pH meter, FTIR, HPLC, GC, HPTLC, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, LC/MS, GC/MS, LC/MS TOF, auto titrators, and balances.
• Independently sets up, runs, and troubleshoots instrumentation.
• Performs data interpretation and reporting.
• Revises and creates SOPs as needed.
• Provides guidance, mentoring and training to other technicians.
• Assists and conducts method transfers and method validation in coordination with methods group.
• Assists in coordination of the workload in lab including stability, raw materials, finished product, and special requests.
• Records and evaluates data and documentation for completeness.
• Initiates out-of-spec investigations.
• Performs various housekeeping duties in the lab including disposing of hazardous waste and instrument PM and calibrations.
• Complies with safety and GMP requirements.

Supports a culture of safe laboratory operations; follows all safety rules and procedures. Actively participates in the safety program by: engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard; reporting safety concerns to management or safety teams, submitting safety suggestions, and correcting or reporting to the appropriate people when the employee sees a workplace health or safety hazard, until it is resolved.

Assists with communicating safety information to new employees. Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

To perform this job successfully, an 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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school in a laboratory science such as Biology, Chemistry or related field, and at least five years laboratory experience including hands on instrumental analysis (such as FTIR, FT-NIR, HPLC, LC/MS, HPTLC, GC, GC/MS, ICP/MS, ICP/OES and UV/Vis), troubleshooting, and training experience.
• Familiarity with general laboratory safety, procedures and instrumentation.
• Excellent computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, Access and Excel.
• Experience with database management systems such as Oracle and LIMS are desired.
• Knowledge and application of cGMP regulations.
• Knowledge of industry quality control procedures, chemical laboratory instrumentation and standard operating procedures required.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as product specifications, departmental instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, averages, ratios, proportions, and the metric system to practical situations.

Excellent problem solving skills required. Able to compare results obtained to specifications to determine if result meets requirements. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.

Excellent time management, meeting deadlines, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills, listening, decision-making, troubleshooting/problem solving and organization skills required. Must possess strong organizational and leadership skills, be a self-starter and able to handle multiple tasks. Must possess professional attitude and be able to work well with peers and management. Ability to mentor and train lower level chemists.

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…