Lab Chemist I

Great HealthWorks; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Great HealthWorks in New York is seeking an entry-level Lab Chemist I to perform routine analytical testing in support of dietary supplement products. Responsibilities include operating standard lab instruments, preparing reagents, and ensuring data integrity under cGMP and GDP guidelines.

The role offers growth as you develop proficiency in analytical testing, instrumentation, and regulatory-compliant documentation within a GMP manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• 0–2 years of laboratory experience in a regulated environment preferred.
• Experience with basic analytical techniques and laboratory instrumentation preferred.
• Familiarity with cGMP and GDP preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing using established techniques (titration, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer).
• Test raw materials, in-process materials, stability samples, and finished products per specifications.
• Assist with HPLC, dissolution, and instrumental testing after training.
• Prepare reagents, standards, mobile phases, and dissolution media per SOPs.
• Operate routine laboratory equipment and ensure calibration/maintenance status.
• Review calculations and results before submission for review.
• Support investigations and audits with testing records and data.

Skills

Analytical testing

Titration

UV-Vis

HPLC

Dissolution

Data entry

Education

BA/BS in Chemistry

Tools

pH meters

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

FTIR

Analytical balances

Job description

Summary

The Lab Chemist I is an entry-level laboratory position responsible for performing routine chemical and analytical testing in support of raw materials, in-process materials, stability samples, and finished dietary supplement products. This position performs laboratory activities in accordance with 21 CFR Part 111, applicable cGMP requirements, approved specifications, compendial standards, laboratory procedures, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). The Lab Chemist I work under the guidance of experienced laboratory personnel while developing proficiency in analytical testing, laboratory instrumentation, documentation, and cGMP laboratory practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing using established techniques, including titration, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, Loss on Drying, Residue on Ignition, rupture test, weighing and other approved analytical methods as trained and qualified.
• Perform testing of raw materials, in-process materials, stability samples, and finished products according to approved specifications, test methods, SOPs, and applicable compendial requirements.
• Assist with or perform HPLC, dissolution, and other instrumental testing following successful training and qualification.
• Prepare laboratory solutions, reagents, standards, mobile phases, dissolution media, and other materials required for analytical testing.
• Operate routine laboratory equipment, including analytical balances, pH meters, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, and other applicable instrumentation for which the analyst has been trained and qualified.
• Follow established specifications, test methods, sampling procedures, and acceptance criteria when performing laboratory testing.
• Review calculations and test results for accuracy and completeness prior to submission for laboratory review.
• Promptly report Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT), atypical, questionable, or unexpected results to Laboratory and Quality management in accordance with established procedures.
• Support laboratory investigations by providing testing records, data, calculations, and other information as requested.
• Maintain complete, accurate, contemporaneous, attributable, and traceable laboratory records, including worksheets, logbooks, electronic data, calculations, and supporting documentation in accordance with cGMP and GDP requirements.
• Ensure laboratory instruments and equipment are within required calibration, qualification, and maintenance status prior to use.
• Follow established procedures for proper handling, identification, storage, and control of samples, standards, reagents, and laboratory materials.
• Support stability testing activities and ensure assigned testing is completed within established timelines.
• Assist with laboratory equipment checks, routine maintenance, inventory, and general laboratory organization.
• Follow applicable USP, compendial, 21 CFR Part 111, cGMP, safety, and company requirements.
• Complete required training and demonstrate proficiency before independently performing assigned analytical methods or operating laboratory instrumentation.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, regulatory inspections, and third-party certification audits as requested.
• Promptly communicate testing delays, equipment issues, documentation concerns, and potential quality issues to Laboratory management.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, safety, and organization in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Minimum BA/BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• 0–2 years of laboratory experience in a dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, food, quality control, analytical development, or other regulated laboratory environment preferred.
• Previous academic or professional experience with basic analytical chemistry techniques and laboratory instrumentation preferred.
• Previous experience in a cGMP-regulated laboratory is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry principles and laboratory practices.
• Basic understanding of 21 CFR Part 111, cGMP, Good Documentation Practices, and applicable compendial requirements, or ability to develop proficiency through training.
• Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment, including analytical balances, pH meters, UV-Vis, FTIR, and Karl Fischer, following appropriate training and qualifications.
• Ability to learn and develop proficiency with more advanced analytical instrumentation, including HPLC and dissolution equipment.
• Ability to perform laboratory calculations involving standards, dilutions, concentrations, and analytical results.
• Ability to prepare standards, reagents, solutions, mobile phases, and dissolution media according to approved procedures.
• Ability to accurately follow SOPs, analytical methods, specifications, and written laboratory instructions.
• Understanding the importance of data integrity, accurate documentation, sample traceability, and cGMP compliance.
• Ability to recognize unexpected or questionable analytical results and promptly elevate them for further evaluation.
• Proficiency with general computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to learn applicable laboratory software and data systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently following qualification and collaboratively as part of the laboratory team.
• Ability to manage assigned testing priorities and meet established laboratory turnaround times.

Physical/Work Environment/Expectations

• Travel may be required for this position.
• This position works within a GMP Manufacturing Environment, office environment and inside the plant.
• The incumbent may be required to sit for long periods of time while doing work on a computer at a desk.
• Use of standard office equipment is required. While inside the plant, may be exposed to loud noises coming from equipment; may be exposed to hazardous chemicals which require the use of eye protection, and other PE depending on area within the plant.

Note: This job description is not totally inclusive, nor is it designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.