Chemist

SCN BestCo; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SCN BestCo is seeking a Chemist to join their team in Mooresville, NC. The Chemist will perform chemical testing and analysis of raw materials and final products, and maintain lab equipment. This entry-level position requires a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team in the manufacturing industry, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications like Excel and Word.
• Strong technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical testing of raw materials and final products.
• Set up and operate lab equipment for testing.
• Collaborate with teams in R&D and production.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Related field education

Tools

Microsoft Office

FTIR

Spectrophotometer

Refractometer

pH meters

Job description

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• Perform chemical testing of raw materials, in-process, and final products.
• Perform pH, wet chemistry titration, brix, moisture analysis, density, specific gravity testing or other analytical tests when needed.
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, and operate basic lab equipment such as FTIR, spectrophotometer, refractometer, and pH meters.
• Perform product analysis based on product needs: API analysis, excipients, matrixes, supplements, colors, blends, flavors, etc.
• Assist in the maintenance, review, and updates of work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist technologists and lab assistants with in-process-control, sampling and hold program.
• Support other laboratory functions such.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and regulatory affairs.
• Participate in out-of-specification (OOS) investigations and root cause analysis.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice regulations as well as all relevant work instructions and SOPs.
  
  

12-hour night shift

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform chemical testing of raw materials, in-process, and final products.
• Perform pH, wet chemistry titration, brix, moisture analysis, density, specific gravity testing or other analytical tests when needed.
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, and operate basic lab equipment such as FTIR, spectrophotometer, refractometer, and pH meters.
• Perform product analysis based on product needs: API analysis, excipients, matrixes, supplements, colors, blends, flavors, etc.
• Assist in the maintenance, review, and updates of work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist technologists and lab assistants with in-process-control, sampling and hold program.
• Support other laboratory functions such.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and regulatory affairs.
• Participate in out-of-specification (OOS) investigations and root cause analysis.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice regulations as well as all relevant work instructions and SOPs.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or related field or commensurate combination of education, internships, and work experience.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to create technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret and apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, technical, organizational, planning, and written communication skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified training using relevant instruments or techniques.
• Previous experience with LIMS/LES
  
  

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects

management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, taste and smell, lift or carry items up to 25 pounds, and push or pull items up to 10 pounds. The employee must frequently stand and use hands to finger, handle, or fell; and constantly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low, however since this position is located within manufacturing there may be occasions where increased levels of noise and exposure to particles related to the nature of work. The position is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Safety Requirements

All employees are expected to carry out their functions in a healthy and safe manner, to always encourage and support safe work practices, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately. All SCN Bestco employees must wear PPE as required based on their job duties.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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