Chemist I

PROMED MOLDED PRODUCTS INC

Maple Grove (MN)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Profit Sharing Program

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave and Long‑Ten

Long‑Term Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness,

Accident Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ProMed Molded Products Inc. is seeking a Chemist I for the Analytical Lab to support formulation development and product release.

You will perform analyses on incoming materials and commercial products, under supervision, ensuring adherence to quality systems and regulatory guidelines. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with 0–3 years of analytical chemistry experience, familiarity with HPLC, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related field; 0–3 years in analytical chemistry.
Experience with laboratory instrumentation and basic lab procedures.
Familiarity with GMP and regulatory requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of experimental and commercial products.
Perform experiments following established test methods and protocols.
Record experiments in a laboratory notebook.
Report experimental data to internal and external customers.
Participate in project team meetings with internal and external customers.
Ensure compliance with ProMed Quality Management System and regulatory requirements.
Participate in root cause investigations and project planning.
Perform peer review of analytical data.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Communication skills

Self-motivation

MS Office

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Team: Analytical Lab

As a ProMed employee, you will contribute to the manufacture of products that have a significant impact on people’s lives. Through honesty, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to be the very best as we hire the very best.

ProMed was founded in 1989 addressing an industry need for cleanroom manufacturing of silicone components, specifically those having a medical application. We treat every component and finished device as though it will be used by a beloved family member or friend. We are dedicated to our customers and to our employees while helping to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world.

Team: Analytical Lab

Working as one to help many.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chemist I performs a wide variety of analytical tasks for formulation development and product release. Under supervision, these tasks include testing of incoming materials, commercial products, research and development pharmaceutical dosage forms, and medical device combination products to support formulation and product release activities. This position operates under minimal guidance from management or senior staff. The Chemist ensures ProMed’s brand, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are properly implemented and observed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Conducts routine and non‑routine analyses of experimental and commercial products.
Under supervision, conducts experiments following established test methods, test plans, or protocols.
Records experiments in a laboratory notebook.
Reports experimental data to internal and external customers.
Participates in project team meetings with internal and external customers.
Complies to the ProMed Quality Management System, as well as customer and regulatory requirements.
Participates in project planning.
Participates in root cause investigations.
Performs peer review of analytical data.
The employee is expected to develop acceptable work habits, skills, knowledge, and contributions consistent with the Associate Analytical Scientist position level.
This job also requires performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related field, plus 0 to 3 years’ experience in analytical chemistry or related field.

Preferred:

Familiarity with HPLC and other common laboratory instrumentation
Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and other regulatory requirements
Demonstrated interest in analytical chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices
Experience with MS Office
Problem‑solving and critical thinking skills
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Clearly conveys ideas and receives information effectively
Self‑starter with a proven ability to successfully work with minimal supervision
Professional, courteous, and friendly personality
Working knowledge of English (verbal and written)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the principal roles and responsibilities of this job.

Exposure to heated/air conditioned, ventilated facilities with florescent lighting;
Exposure to building where a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, and/or operation of equipment;
The noise level in the work environment is usually minor;
Duties are performed indoors;
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL, SENSORY, COGNITIVE & NEUROLOGICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job:

The employee may be required to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions;
Specific vision abilities required include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus;
The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with internal and external people;
Employee moves about the building and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, etc.;
Employee may have duties involving walking on even or uneven surfaces;
Employee occasionally to frequently use a whiteboard, which can require grasping whiteboard pens, reaching at, below, or above shoulder height and may require trunk or neck rotation to look back;
Employee may use computers, overhead projectors, TV, and other work‑related equipment, which may require an approximately 25+ pound force to push or pull equipment;
It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc. occasionally to frequently.
Employee must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently;
Position varies from standing, sitting, walking, etc. On some occasions it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc. over smooth or uneven surfaces.

ProMed offers a generous benefits package including: