Analytical Chemist - 3rd Shift

• Pay or shift range: $55,000 USD to $65,000 USD
  The salary range provided reflects the anticipated compensation for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including the candidate’s skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and overall expertise.
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ANALY
  006729

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team!

* This position is for 3rd Shift (Sun-Thurs, 11:00pm-7:30am)
* Responsible for the accurate analysis of incoming raw materials utilizing current USP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), PDI Test Methods (NPTM), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Assures tested raw materials have met the required specification criteria prior to release. Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable documentation related to analysis and disposition.

• Performance of diversified chemical testing as needed by using current USP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Nice Pak’s / PDI Test Methods (NPTM), and or customer supply method on raw materials, the testing may include but not limited to: pH determination, viscosity, refractive index, specific gravity, etc.
• Conduct wet chemical titration to determine the percentage of activity on various solutions and raw materials
• Determine the active percentage of various components as required by specifications using of instruments (IR, UV, Auto-titrator, etc.)
• Perform identification of various chemicals or formulations as per methodology and requirements
• Perform daily calibration, reading, and recording of instruments within the Analytical Lab
• Test incoming raw chemicals, components and assure that all the required certification required is accurate and within specification.
• Assist in the sampling, testing and release of raw materials when needed

• Ensure that all results are accurately recorded in appropriate laboratory logs, designated forms and/or LIMS system.
• Update management or designee with analytical supplies issue
• Clean laboratory at specified intervals by following appropriate SOP and/or WI
• Prepare and maintain laboratory test solutions and titrants

• Determine products’ QC disposition from the lab
• Complete necessary forms, as needed

• Test Raw Materials and release it in a timely manner
• Ensure sampling, testing, and release of raw materials is done efficiently.
• Maintain lab cleanliness in a timely manner.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, other related science

• Must know Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Be able to read, write and speak English
• Read and comprehend Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations

• A minimum of 0 – 3 years’ work experience in a laboratory environment (Analytical Chemistry Lab preferred) or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Ability to multi-task and have good time management skills.
• Must have good communication and customer service skills.

• Incumbents in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, lifting…