Chemist II - Analytical

ARL Bio Pharma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chemist II to join their team and contribute to making pharmaceuticals safer. In this full-time role, you will utilize your analytical skills and technical aptitude to perform laboratory testing on pharmaceutical substances. You will work independently while also mentoring less experienced team members, ensuring compliance with quality management systems. This position offers a comfortable office environment with a casual dress code and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid training and 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance. If you are passionate about contributing to the pharmaceutical industry and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

100% Company-paid Medical and Dental Insurance

401K Retirement with Company Match

Casual Dress Code

Independent Workspace

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory testing and adherence to QMS.
• Ability to troubleshoot and mentor less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical substances.
• Adhere to safety rules and prepare reagents for testing.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Aptitude

Quality Management System (QMS)

Communication Skills

Education

AS in Chemistry or Related Science

BS in Chemistry or Related Science

PhD in Chemistry or Related Science

Tools

HPLC

IC

Personal Computer

Job description

Join a company where you can make a difference from day one and help make the world a better and safer place. ARL Bio Pharma provides analytical and microbiological testing for the pharmaceutical industry. Our laboratory works with pharmaceutical companies, compounding and hospital pharmacies, drug manufacturers, and raw material suppliers bringing excellence to pharmaceutical sciences and making pharmaceuticals safer. The Chemist II is responsible for utilizing established methods and standard lab equipment/instrumentation (HPLC/IC) to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze routine pharmaceutical substances and formulations. The Chemist II will independently apply technical aptitude and experience to troubleshoot and resolve sample dependent testing difficulties. The Chemist II may function as an active technical resource to the less experienced team members.

Some highlights...

• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off
• 100% Company-paid Medical and Dental insurance
• 401K Retirement with Company Match
• Work in a comfortable office setting with casual dress code
• Have your own workspace where you can work largely independently
• This is a full-time role with a great benefits package including 401K retirement.

Work Schedule: Day Shift

Restrictions: Because of the vital nature of this work, we do not allow medical marijuana cards and we do random drug testing on all of our employees.

Essential Functions...

• Adhere to Quality Management System (QMS)
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations in performing all assigned duties
• Follow written and oral instruction
• Prepare reagents and solutions required for testing
• Perform laboratory testing and record results in compliance with cGMP’s (if applicable) and internal QMS
• Work and think independently, yet share ideas and work towards team goals
• Use a personal computer including word processing, spreadsheets, email and database applications
• Express thoughts in a clear concise manner both orally and written
• Ability to effectively prioritize and plan multiple work activities with varying deadlines and complexities
• Perform quality review and approval of acceptable test results per QMS
• Perform out of specification (OOS) investigations on applicable test results per QMS
• Mentor less experienced team members on testing procedures and troubleshooting techniques
• Evaluate and/or implement new technology, test methods, and instrumentation
• Ability to wear, maintain, and properly use appropriate safety equipment, including, but not limited to eye protection, gloves, and lab coat
• Adherence to all ARL Bio Pharma safety standards, policies, procedures, and protocols

Position Requirements...

• An AS in chemistry or related science with 4+ years industrial experience OR...
• A BS in chemistry or related science with 2+ years industrial experience OR...
• PhD in chemistry or related science with 0-2 years industrial experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science field with 2+ years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry is preferred.

Work Environment...

This job operates in a laboratory environment.

Physical Demands...

The role requires standing for prolonged periods of time; dexterity in fingers and hands to perform complex and precise manipulations; ability to walk and stoop; ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds; see in the normal visual range including the ability to distinguish colors and shades and hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

AAP/EEO Statement

ARL Bio Pharma, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. ARL Bio Pharma, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Improper interference with the ability of ARL Bio Pharma, Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these characteristics.