Production Chemist

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Production Chemist I for our Toxicology Business Unit in California. Under close supervision, you will support manufacturing by operating lab equipment and following GMP procedures per SOPs.

This 12-month role involves preparing reagents, performing analytical EIA tests, maintaining records and batch logs, and collaborating with quality control teams to ensure compliant production activities; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biological Sciences.
• 0–2 years in a laboratory environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory safety rules.
• Read and understand SOPs related to job functions.
• Perform maintenance of laboratory equipment and logs.
• Manufacture products following GMP guidelines per SOPs.
• Prepare antibody solutions, drug positive solutions, enzyme-conjugate solutions, calibrators, and reagents.
• Perform analytical EIA in-process testing.
• Record results and maintain notebooks; data entry into planning systems.
• Maintain organized workspace and labeling; ensure materials are ready.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biological Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Production Chemist

Location: Pamona CA

Duration: 12 months

The position of Production Chemist I is within our Toxicology Business Unit located in California.

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for a variety of manufacturing support functions involving the operation of lab equipment and conduct of procedures/tasks according to established GMP, under the direction of senior staff.

This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to laboratory safety rules
• Read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to job functions
• Perform the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance of laboratory equipment and maintain maintenance logbooks
• Manufacture all products via Batch Records and/or Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) following the guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance with the Quality System
• Manufacture antibody solutions, drug positive solutions, enzyme-conjugate solutions, EIA calibrators and controls and reagents
• Perform a variety of analytical EIA in-process testing
• Perform daily temperature monitoring
• Carry out production tasks in support of manufacturing goals and objectives
• Participates in Lean Activities
• Operate laboratory equipment safely, as trained and directed, in accordance with established practices
• Maintain records and notebooks as directed in a neat, thorough and accurate manner. Perform required data entry on company planning and materials management system. Report results to supervisor
• Maintain a neat and organized workplace. Ensure materials are appropriately labeled, approved for use and in enough quantity to complete required tasks
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate BOM's process descriptions
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate NCMR and deviations
• Perform complex simple formulations, component and material evaluations, equipment calibrations and maintenance
• Ability to work overtime and/or on weekends
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business

Minimum qualifications | Education/experience:

• BA or BS in Chemistry or Biological Sciences
• 0 to 2 years' experience in laboratory environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintains accurate records and notes, and carries out assignments in a thorough, conscientious fashion while adhering to safe laboratory practices.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of a variety of lab equipment and their operation is preferred
• Demonstrate problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Process orientated, Logical, analytical, meticulous, highly organized and able to analyze data & implement solutions
• Ability to work in a team environment while satisfying individual responsibilities and objectives.
• Knowledge and ability to use MS Office and other manufacturing systems
• Adaptable and willing to take on multiple new tasks and responsibilities
• Independent collaborative self-starter with the ability to make appropriate quality-related decisions in real time

Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Work in a team environment
• *Driven for results

Additional Skills Needed

• This Entry Level Chemist Role is for the Bulk Reagent Formulation. (Manufacturing)
• Recent or new grads with lab experience would work fine in role. It will be better if they come with GMP experience but if not can be taught onsite
• Batch records. SOPs.
• Science BS -
• Is a master degree considered overqualified? Yes this is an entry level position.
• What types of projects and test will the worker be doing.
• Making reagents for ELISA, HEIA, and Calibrators and Controls. Antibody purification.
• Testing antibodies, antigens.
• Making reagents and testing them.
• Interacting with quality control and quality assurance team.
• Preferably 1 to 2.
• Experience in medical device, leadership and good writing skills.