Quality Control Chemist - would Chemistry degrees

Experience:

Entry Level

Employment Type:

Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

Work hours:

8 to 5 Monday through Friday.

Position:
Quality Control Chemist I

Location:

San Diego, CA

Duration: 12 Months

Total Hours/week: 40.00

Shift: 1st Shift

Client:
Medical Device Company

Job Category:
Research & Development

• B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Life Science
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Works well in a team-based environment and independently

The Quality Control Chemist I conducts various analytical testing of raw materials, semi-finished intermediates, finished products, and new compounds/products in various stages of design and development to characterize and determine quality.

• Characterize polymer size by GPC/SEC chromatography using established standard processes
• Perform small scale dye labeling reactions according to established standard processes
• Characterization of polymers by HPLC/FPLC using established standard processes
• Optical characterization of the polymer dyes including measurement of absorbance and fluorescence emission spectra
• May provide analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of development process
• Participate in validation and measurement system analysis of various testing methods
• Maintain equipment logs, calibration logs, and solvent/mobile phase preparation records
• Test products for long-term stability under various conditions
• Provide timely and high-quality data reports that document test results
• Interface, maintain, and populate data and results in specified database(s)
• Promote a safe work environment and provide recommendations on maintaining safety of the work environment
• Participate in Environmental Health and Safety programs, address corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified, and notify supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices
• Other responsibilities or projects as assigned by reporting manager

Successful candidate will possess a B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Life Science and a minimum of 1 year relevant industry experience (preferred)

• Experience with analytical technique and instrumentation
• Basic knowledge of HPLC/FPLC/GPC systems
• Basic knowledge of Spectroscopy/Fluorimeter
• Basic knowledge of Karl Fischer Titration
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• General knowledge of chemistry
• Familiarity with guidelines such as good manufacturing processes and ISO standards
• Works well in a team-based environment and independently
• Multi-task to cover a variety of job functions
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment