Chemist

US Tech Solutions; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company located in Berkeley, California, is seeking a qualified professional for a laboratory position involving chemical analyses and quality control. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a science or technical field, along with 4-5 years of relevant experience in a cGMP compliant environment. The role includes conducting laboratory tests, supporting investigations, and improving testing methods. Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years’ experience in a cGMP compliant environment.
• Experience with chromatography techniques and systems.
• Strong technical writing skills for reports and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses in laboratories.
• Perform laboratory testing including stability and special testing.
• Support corrective and preventative actions in investigations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in science or technical field

Tools

Waters/Empower

Dionex/Chromelean

Agilent/Chemstation

AKTA/Unicorn

Job description

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website www.ustechsolutions.com.

We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well.

Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset.

Job Description

Duration: 6 Months contract

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
• Performs laboratory testing including intermediates, final container, stability, and special testing; ensures completion of analytical laboratory testing.
• Contributes to department improvement projects, identification of root cause for investigations, and the improvement of laboratory test methods.
• Performs laboratory discrepancy investigations and supports the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in science or technical field. 4-5 years’ experience performing relevant activities including working in a cGMP compliant environment required.
• Experience with protein, carbohydrate, small molecule and excipient testing of Chromatography techniques are desired.
• Experience with chromatography systems and software (Waters/ Empower, Dionex/Chromelean, Agilent/Chemstation, AKTA/Unicorn) is required.
• Experience with Wet-Chemical techniques, Elisa assays, Gel Electrophoresis Capillary Electrophoresis, Spectroscopy is desired.
• Ability to multi-task and good adaptability to changing business requirements in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Familiarity with Bayer products and manufacturing processes highly desirable.
• Strong computer and communication skills are required.
• Experience with equipment and analytical method validation laboratory execution is required.
• Strong technical writing skills for reports and SOPs are required.