Chemist I

Planet Pharma Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Minneapolis seeks a Chemist to perform Non-volatile Residue analysis, extractions and sample preparations in an analytical chemistry lab aligned with ISO17025 and ISO 13485 for medical devices. You will execute validated test methods, document results, support investigations into aberrant data, and ensure timelines for project milestones within the analytical lab team.

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, material science, or related field is required, with experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, material science, or related field.
• General analytical chemistry laboratory techniques with bench and wet chemistry experience preferred.
• Limited understanding of cGMP, ISO17025, FDA and ICH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute validated test methods for extraction studies and sample preparations.
• Document testing and data analysis results in a lab notebook and laboratory information management system.
• Support investigations into aberrant test results.
• Test R&D samples based on plans or consultation with senior lab personnel.
• Establish, communicate, and execute to timelines for test completion as part of the Analytical lab team to achieve business targets.
• Support improvements and review laboratory processes.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Lab documentation

Instrument setup

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/related field

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Position Description

The chemist will be responsible for performing Non-volatile Residue (NVR) analysis, extractions and sample preparations in an analytical chemistry lab. The position has responsibility for executing chemical characterization test methods and protocols, including sample preparation, extraction studies and instrumentation setup. The role functions as part of an analytical chemistry team that works under ISO17025 and ISO 13485 requirements in the medical device field.

Position Responsibilities

• Execute validated test methods for extraction studies and sample preparations

• Document testing and data analysis results in a lab notebook and laboratory information management system

• Support investigations into aberrant test results

• Test R&D samples based on plans or consultation with senior lab personnel

• Establish, communicate, and execute to timelines for test completion as part of the Analytical lab team to achieve business targets

• Support improvements and review laboratory processes

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, material science, or related technical discipline

• General Analytical chemistry laboratory techniques with a preference for experience in general bench and wet chemistry techniques

• Limited understanding of cGMP, ISO17025, FDA and ICH requirements