Quality Control Chemist

Job Title

Quality Control Chemist

San Jose, CA

12+ Months Contract

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8 AM – 5 PM. Onsite. Temp position with possibility of permanent based on performance and budget.

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.
• Characterize polymers by HPLC/FPLC using established standard processes.
• Optical characterization of the polymer dyes including measurement of absorbance and fluorescence emission spectra.
• 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, provide recommendations on maintaining safety, and 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.

• B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Life Science
• 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.

• 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.