Analytical Chemist/ Scientist

Mindlance; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting firm is seeking a laboratory analyst for a role in Salt Lake City, Utah. The position involves conducting cGMP laboratory analyses of finished products and stability testing, while maintaining analytical equipment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Science along with one year of laboratory experience. Strong skills in operating GC, HPLC, UV/VIS, and FTIR equipment are essential, along with effective communication and project management abilities. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to quality assurance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field required.
• Minimum one year related laboratory experience needed.
• Ability to learn FDA cGLP, cGMP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses of finished products.
• Conduct stability testing and calibrate instruments.
• Operate analytical instruments for testing.
• Document findings and comply with SOPs.

Skills

GC and HPLC equipment usage

UV/VIS and FTIR operation methods

Wet Chemistry techniques

Business English proficiency

Quality control systems knowledge

Analytical testing accuracy

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC-FID

UV-VIS

FTIR

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Duration: 6+ month

Job Description:

Under general supervision, performs cGMP laboratory analyses of Finished products and in process materials. Performs stability testing for Finished products. Performs maintenance and calibration of analytical instruments.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related science field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year related laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience and Skills

• Usage of GC and HPLC chromatographic equipment, as well as UV/VIS, and FTIR operation methods and techniques.
• Business, scientific and personal computer hardware and software applications.
• Business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Wet Chemistry and Chemistry related to sampling methods, quality control systems, analysis and documentation practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn FDA, cGLP, cGMP, USP, EP and SOP or other applicable regulatory and safety compliance guidelines.
• Performing testing accurately and precisely.
• Responding to routine inquiries from management, employees and regulatory agencies.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Managing multiple projects, duties and assignments.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.

Essential Functions

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures and state, federal and local laws.
• Operates general analytical instruments during the testing of finished products using HPLC, UPLC, GC-FID, UV-VIS, FTIR, automatic titrators, Dissolution Apparatus.
• Performs physical testing such as viscosity testing, Instron testing, and microscopy.
• Performs wet chemistry tests on samples such as pH, titration, gravimetry and prepares standard, sample, and buffer solutions as required by test methods and performs all necessary calculations associated.
• Labels, transcribes and records documentation such as report sheets and laboratory notebooks as required by SOPs.
• Cleans, maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment to ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP).
• Meets project deadlines and performance standards as assigned.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Performs investigations and troubleshooting of analytical test methods and lab instruments.
• Performs investigation and writes reports on findings, conclusion and identify corrective actions/preventative actions.
• Carries out quantitative and qualitative analyses in support of method comparisons, method transfers, method validations, product in-use study.
• Train junior level scientist and technician and participate in identifying process to improve efficiency in laboratory testing.
• Assist in organizing, staging and pulling samples for stability studies.
• Assist in creating database for stability sample pull, staging sample and test schedules.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related science field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year related laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience and Skills

• Usage of GC and HPLC chromatographic equipment, as well as UV/VIS, and FTIR operation methods and techniques.
• Business, scientific and personal computer hardware and software applications.
• Business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Wet Chemistry and Chemistry related to sampling methods, quality control systems, analysis and documentation practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn FDA, cGLP, cGMP, USP, EP and SOP or other applicable regulatory and safety compliance guidelines.
• Performing testing accurately and precisely.
• Responding to routine inquiries from management, employees and regulatory agencies.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Managing multiple projects, duties and assignments.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.

Additional Information

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