Chemist I

JOB SUMMARY:

The Chemist I will be responsible for daily QC testing to be in compliance with ISO, USP CFR or other Regulatory entities. Testing of incoming WIP, Finished Goods and raw materials which include using GC, HPLC, FTIR, TOC, UVvis Spectroscopy, Autotitration, organoleptic, pH etc. Additionally, this role will learn industrial microbiology techniques and be fully cross trained to perform aseptic sampling and traditional plating methods. Other routine responsibilities include solution preparation, standardization and maintaining general laboratory conditions to comply with cGDP's, cGMPs and cGLPs to ensure RFT results.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Microbiological Testing
  
  
  
  • Regular duties as a Microbiologist including:
  • Sample preparation and testing following USP <61> and <62>
  • Aseptic technique
  • Gram staining and phenotypic ID using API
  • Environmental Monitoring in Plant
  • Maintain Micro Test Logs
  • CPM of Plant water loop
  
  
  
  

• Chemical Testing
  
  
  
  • GC
  • HPLC
  • Titration
  • Solution prep
  • TOC
  • FTIR
  • pH/Density/Conductivity
  
  
  
  

• Physical Testing
  
  
  
  • Weights, diameters, thickness, flow rates, OB Checks
  
  
  
  

• Demonstrate commitment to the company's RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate's essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate's inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate's safety or the safety of others).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential accountabilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

• Associates degree in Chemistry or Biology or Physics (BA preferred).
• 0-3 years of experience in a QC Lab.
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis skills. Strong math skills.
• Ability to handle a fast pace, high stress environment while still maintaining RFT testing results.
• Investigating Out of specification (OOS) test results.
• Trouble shooting instrumentation malfunctions.
• High problem-solving skill, thinking out of the box, innovative approaches to roadblocks.
• Attendance at ACS Short Courses and Certificates for Short Courses online.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Standing, sitting, reading, writing, reasoning/analyzing, and social interaction.
• Frequent carrying and lifting 0-10 pounds, repetitive hand movement, reading, writing, reasoning/analyzing, and social interaction.
• Occasional carrying and lifting 10-30 pounds, standing/walking, bending/twisting, pushing/pulling, reaching above shoulder, and calculating.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Production Lab
• Production Floor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: 07