Chemist

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You’ll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry.

Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose – that’s Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Performs testing and analysis of raw materials, intermediate and bulk products to determine identity, purity, quality, strength, and composition. Proficient with core Pharmavite methods for physical testing, wet chemistry, and instrumental methods. Supports peer data review and investigational testing as needed. Once qualified, can perform assigned test methods independently with limited oversight.

• Provides onsite testing, troubleshooting, and lab-related support during assigned work shift with effective relief communications to peers/team
• Performs physical, chemical, and instrumental testing as assigned on raw materials, bulk and finished products; in support of QC release, investigations, method development/improvement, stability or development studies.
• Performs physical testing techniques such as density, specific gravity, LOD, particle size, tablet or fill weight, and similar.
• Performs chemical testing techniques such as titration, FT-NIR, Raman, moisture, dissolution, UV, and similar.
• Performs instrumental analytical testing techniques as qualified and assigned, such as NMR, GC, HPLC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and similar.
• Documents and submits all raw data and results generated from tests per Pharmavite Standard Methods (PSMs).
• Documents all data in the Lab notebook according to cGMP.
• Supports peer data review and investigational testing as needed.
• Prepares and standardizes materials used in chemical analyses.
• Conducts scheduled calibration of laboratory instrumentation (such as thermometers and weighing balance).
• Performs general laboratory duties including cleaning and maintenance of work area and checking notebooks.
• Ensures that OOS results are reported immediately to team leader/supervisor for investigation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Requires a four-year college or university degree or its equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, or related science.

• None.

• This is an entry-to-developing level position.
• Prior experience not required but is a plus.

• A basic knowledge of chemistry and analytical chemistry lab operations.
• Prior use of laboratory equipment such as auto titrators, balances, UV, FTIR, HPLC, GC, and ICP is preferred.
• Proficient in data entry and computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to prioritize workload while meeting deadlines.
• Proactive and clear verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of PLM, LIMS, or similar systems is preferred.

• Almost continuous exercise of manipulative skills, walking, standing.
• Exposed to minor health hazards; with use of appropriate PPE.
• Frequent, intermittent, intense and/or close attention to detail. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

• Exposure to disagreeable elements is limited.

• The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of…