Chemist (WKND)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Chemist, Full-Time (WKND B Nights) $2500.00 Sign on Bonus.

Accupac is looking for a Chemist to join our WKND B team at our Mainland, PA location.

Basic Job Functions:

Responsible for performing necessary chemical analysis in the quality control laboratory during assigned shift. Responsible to carry out technical tasks and support production operations; perform routine and non-routine chemical testing of raw materials, bulk products finished goods by using compendial and in-house test methods, environmental samples, and validation samples; and evaluate and implement new chemical analysis procedures.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Resolve problems with instruments, test methods, lab chemicals, standards, and samples with direct support from Management.
• Assure calibrations, standards, logbooks and other GMP compliance activities are performed accurately in the laboratory.
• Perform in-process, routine and non-routine chemical testing of raw materials, bulk products, finished goods by using approved procedures.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, assay reports, logbooks and other documentation in accordance with cGMP and GLP
• Thorough understanding of analytical chemistry
• Basic knowledge of wet chemistry (Titration, ID analysis, Acid value, Sap value)
• Basic knowledge of physical testing ( pH, Viscosity, Density, Refractive Index, ROI, LOD)
• Perform other tasks as assigned
• Attention to details and data review experience in cGMP environments

Minimum Requirements of the Job:

• Possess a thorough understanding of laboratory safety requirements and the MSDS system.
• Possess a thorough understanding of chemical test methods and chemical instrumentation, preferably some combination of HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, and FTIR, or intermediate wet chemistry techniques.
• Possess effective interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills.
• Possess fluency in written and spoken English.
• Possess the ability to use personal computers for word processing and data analysis
• Familiarity with LIMS and TrackWise
• Possess the ability to work on many tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Possess the ability of decision making with good judgment

Physical Requirements:

• Able to walk/stand on concrete floors up to eight hours each workday.
• Able to hear/execute clear speech, in person and over the telephone.
• Able to bend/stoop repeatedly.
• Able to climb step stools and maintain balance.
• Able to lift/carry items up to 40 pounds.
• Able to push/pull items up to 75 pounds.
• Able to hear phones ring, alarms sound through ambient noise and everyday conversation.
• Possess color vision.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Travel: None

Education and/or Experience:

Chemist I: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related major. Must have 2-3 years of chemical laboratory experience in a GMP related industry.

Chemist II: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related major. Must have 3-5 years of chemical laboratory experience in a GMP related industry.