Chemist II - Chemistry

ARL Bio Pharma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to ensure the quality and safety of pharmaceutical testing. This full-time role involves performing essential tests, maintaining laboratory standards, and mentoring new staff. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in chemistry, with experience in laboratory practices and instrumentation. Join a team that values safety and quality in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will have a direct impact on the pharmaceutical supply chain. If you have a passion for science and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires an AS in chemistry with 4+ years or BS with 2+ years experience.
• PhD in chemistry with 0-2 years experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and maintain proficiency for IR, UV, HPLC, or GC techniques.
• Mentor new employees and assist in training testing techniques.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem Solving/Analysis

Education

AS in chemistry or related science

BS in chemistry or related science

PhD in chemistry or related science

Tools

HPLC

GC techniques

IR and UV testing

Job description

Join a successful and nationally respected Company, relied upon by some of the largest and most respected names in the Pharmaceutical space in ensuring the quality and safety of our pharmaceutical supply chain. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of laboratory concepts, practices, procedures and instrumentation and will perform tests commensurate with skill level with minimal supervision. This is a safety sensitive position as defined by state and federal laws that will require working with hazardous materials and/or handling medicine.

This is a full-time position.

Work Schedule: Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Essential Functions

• Notifies appropriate personnel when reagents and standards must be ordered in sufficient time to meet testing due date requirements.
• Prepares solutions as needed for the general use of all laboratory personnel.
• Performs all testing not requiring proficiency testing.
• Maintains proficiency for testing of IR, UV and either HPLC or GC techniques.
• Provides proper documentation for all testing performed.
• Provides peer review of laboratory notebooks.
• Mentors new employees and assists in training of testing techniques for both entry and mid-level employees.
• Maintains work list such that samples are tested within completion requirements.
• Assists in investigations of OOS sample testing.
• Performs monthly, annual and bi-annual instrument validations as necessary.
• Assists with R&D projects and USP reference standard samples as assigned.
• May be required to assist the supervisor in reviewing sample testing write-ups.
• May be required to assist the supervisor in writing process and work instruction documents.
• May be required to assist in outsourcing samples to appropriate vendors.
• May be required to assist in ordering of reagents and supplies as needed.
• 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

• Requires 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.
• A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science field with 2+ years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry is preferred.

Also Requires

• Organizational skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis.

This job operates in a laboratory environment. Attendance at the office is required.

Physical Demands

This position often requires standing for prolonged periods of time; dexterity in fingers and hands to perform complex and precise manipulations; ability to walk and stand; ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs; 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.