Chemist

Element Materials Technology; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials testing company is seeking a Chemist in California. Responsibilities include analytical testing of raw materials and pharmaceutical products, performing method validation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Chemistry and 2-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The position offers a competitive salary range of $27.00 - $35.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry or cGMP regulated environments.
• Expertise in ICP-MS analysis on pharmaceutical products preferred.
• Ability to work under cGMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of incoming raw materials and release testing of pharmaceutical products.
• Conducts testing as per regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in method development, transfers, verification and validation.

Skills

ICP-MS analysis

ICP-OES analysis

Analytical techniques

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Element has an opportunity for a Chemist to join our growing team. This Chemist's main responsibility is to assist the Metals department in testing, sample preparation and preparation of test reports.

The Chemist is responsible for performing testing in a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory. All work will be conducted in accordance with standard operating procedures and test methods. This includes performing testing on raw materials, pharmaceutical products, medical devices and other samples as needed. Execute compendia method validation, method transfers and routine testing to meet client requirements and in accordance to regulatory and company guidelines. Set up and confirm suitable operation of equipment and instrumentation. Collect data and generate/report results in accordance with governing test methods and SOP’s.

The pay range for this position is $27.00/hr - $35.00/hr.

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical testing of incoming raw materials, release testing of pharmaceutical products and medical devices using ICP-OES and ICP-MS for trace metals analysis
• Conducts testing as per applicable regulatory and company guidelines
• Assists in the execution of method development, transfers, verification and validation as per applicable USP, ICH, and company standards
• Keep accurate, legible, complete, defensible, and complete records of all experiments and observations
• Assist in audit preparedness and for participating in quality audits with FDA, other Regulatory Agencies, and customers, as needed
• Ensures work is in compliance with all state and federal regulations, including but not limited to GMP, DEA, FDA, etc.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, or related field with 2-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry or other cGMP regulated environments
• Expertise in ICPMS analysis on pharmaceutical products preferred.
• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation including ICP-MS and ICP-OES preferred
• Understanding of good laboratory practices and analytical techniques
• Meticulous, detail oriented, punctual and willing to switch shift as needed
• Able to perform work under cGMP environment
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Power Point, Word and Excel)
• Able to work overtime
• Enthusiastic team player, ready to step in wherever they are needed

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.