Chemist

Overview

The Chemist I will perform standard chemical and physical analysis of inner and outer nutritional products in the quality control lab using wet chemistry techniques and instrumental analyses.

• Performs laboratory testing (qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, finished products and/or stability samples).
• Prepares standards and reagents; calibrates and operates sophisticated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, ICP‑OES, ICP‑MS, LC/MS, FTIR and UV‑Visible spectrophotometer.
• Performs routine calibration and performance verification of lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Provides input on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Test Methods and other relevant laboratory documents.
• Participate in investigations, address Out of Specifications (OOS), resolve deviations and implement CAPA with general supervision.
• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Documents data in lab notebook and follow basic cGMP guidelines.
• Comply with ISO 17025 requirements.
• Interprets test results and compares with determined standards and limits. Interprets and compares data and historical records and trend verification under general supervision.
• Maintains a safe, clean and efficient laboratory.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Ability to execute testing according to established methods.
• Demonstrates basic proficiency in lab instrumentation and multiple test methods.
• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation
• Strong customer and results orientation
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Ability to function as an effective team member
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves

Experience:

• 1-3 years previous experience in an analytical laboratory of qualitative or quantitative analyses
• Experience in various wet chemical analysis and/or instrumental analysis using FTIR, HPLC, GC and UV‑Visible spectrophotometry

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related scientific fields

• Previous cGMP regulation and compliance knowledge
• Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical laboratory work experience
• Knowledge in ISO
  17025 Lab Management
• Master of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related scientific fields

At Herbalife, we value doing what’s right. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity, strive for inclusivity, and believe the differences among our teammates is a key contributor to Herbalife’s ongoing success.

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D;
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company‑observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email your request to ta