Chemist

Keystone Distinction Group; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Lancaster, SC seeks a Chemist to support laboratory testing, release, stability, and method development in a cGMP environment. The role requires hands-on operation of GC, HPLC, FTIR, UV/Vis, and collaboration with the team to ensure accurate results and compliant documentation.

The Chemist will train and assist with procedures, maintain equipment, and stay current with USP/FDA guidelines to support quality testing and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry is required; concentrations in Biochemistry, Inorganic, Physical or Polymer Chemistry are preferred.
• 1+ years of laboratory experience in a cGMP environment is preferred.
• Experience operating GC and/or LC instrumentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Release, Stability and Special Request testing of finished products and raw material samples.
• Capable of independently executing in-house methods and procedures as written.
• Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and document training per SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Liquid Chromatography (LC)

HPLC

FTIR

UV/Vis Spectrophotometer

Job description

We are actively looking for a Chemist to join our team! The Chemist will provide overall support to the laboratory with testing while working in a safe work environment. This is a position that requires the ability to manage time efficiently in order to complete assigned testing. The Chemist shall be willing and able to learn laboratory processes supporting testing as well as instrumentation theory and troubleshooting.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Testing:

• The Chemist performs Release, Stability and Special Request testing of finished products and raw material samples following Standard Operating Procedures and in-house test methods, and/or compendial methods.

• The Chemist is expected to be capable of independently executing in-house methods and procedures and perform them as written with little to no assistance.

Teamwork:

• Must be flexible to changes with the testing schedule and adapt to laboratory improvements implemented from management and/or teammates.

• Assists with training of new laboratory personnel and document training in accordance with established laboratory SOPs and training programs.

Safety Requirements:

• Must have a Safety-First mindset and being aware of surroundings while working in the laboratory.

• Maintains a safe work environment and will ensure that all equipment used in the testing procedures are calibrated and properly maintained.

General Responsibilities:

• Train on the operation of the following instrumentation but not limited to: Laboratory Balances, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Automated Titrators, FTIR, UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, Polarimeter, Dissolution and Disintegration Instrumentation. The operation of additional instrumentation and the need to train on new laboratory test methods when required.

• Execute projects assigned by management within expected/established deadlines while managing time with testing responsibilities.

• Stay current on publications released by USP, FDA and other pertinent regulating bodies to ensure the Laboratory complies in the areas of analytical applications, release specifications, and documentation practices.

• Assist in resolving laboratory Out-Of-Specification results in accordance with laboratory investigation procedures if assigned.

• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.

• Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.

• Attention to detail and some process analytical skills necessary.

• Regularly required to stand and bend

• Ability to climb up and down stairs

• Must be able to use hands and arms to lift and reach

• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum amount of time.

• Ability to lift, pull and push a minimum of 50 pounds

• Ability to use both arms to push, pull or lift.

• Ability to bend and squat

• Requires the ability to use fractions, decimals, and commercial arithmetic as well as a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Minimum Requirements:

The Chemist will have 1 + years of laboratory experience working in a cGMP environment preferred. Experience preferred with operation of laboratory instrumentation including Gas Chromatography (GC) and/or Liquid Chromatography (LC). Effective interpersonal, self-motivation skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel are required.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. If degree has concentration; Biochemistry, Inorganic, Physical or Polymer Chemistry preferred.