Materials Testing Chemist

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Paid volunteer time

PTO 104 hours/year

10 paid holidays/year

401(k) immediate vesting

Job summary

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a QC Chemist I to support quality systems in the manufacturing and testing of cGMP drug products.

The role includes performing analyses of APIs and excipients, operating analytical instruments, and ensuring data integrity. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline and 1–3 years of pharmaceutical testing experience, with strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline
• 1-3 years pharmaceutical or testing experience
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Strong communication with management and regulatory agencies
• Ability to learn new techniques and manage multiple tasks
• Perform analyses of APIs and excipients
• Operate HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis instruments
• Review data for accuracy and GMP/GLP compliance
• Generate reports and evaluate data

Responsibilities

• Support quality systems related to manufacturing and testing of cGMP drug products
• Provide general laboratory support for raw materials and excipient testing used in the finished product

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

FTIR

UV-Vis

Job description

QC Chemist I

Are you driven to make a meaningful impact, whether through your work, your support of others, or your commitment to your community? Are you motivated by a disciplined, science-based approach that ensures consistent excellence, safety, and integrity in everything you do? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day!

The QC Chemist I supports quality systems as they relate to the manufacturing and testing of cGMP drug products. These duties include, but are not limited to, providing general laboratory support for raw materials and excipient testing used in the finished product.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and/or other related discipline (e.g. Biochemistry, Biotechnology).
• Minimum Of 1-3 Years Pharmaceutical Or Testing Experience.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, and regulatory agencies by exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients and finished pharmaceutical products and excipients.
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis.
• Run instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, HPLC, FTIR, UV VIS, and physical testing on pharmaceutical products according to client/compendia procedures and departmental SOPs.
• Review laboratory data for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations.
• Process data, generate reports, and evaluate data.

• BENEFITS starting day 1: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying a portion of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!
• Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!
• PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 104 hours of paid time off per calendar year, with this amount being prorated your first year. PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!