QC Analytical Chemist

ProCaps Laboratories; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with 4.5% match

Company Life Coverage

Short Term Disability Coverage

Gym Membership Fee Reimbursement

Vitamin Allowance

Cash Reward Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Safety, Quality, Community environment

Job summary

A leading health supplement manufacturer in Henderson, Nevada is looking for an Entry Level Chemist responsible for routine chemical analysis and method validation of raw materials and finished goods. The role involves adapting methods to current lab equipment, conducting chemical tests, and ensuring product quality through the development of SOPs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a relevant science field and familiarity with laboratory instrumentation. A competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical and gym membership reimbursements are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Microbiology.
• Experience in method development and laboratory instrumentation.
• Familiarity with USP, FCC, AOAC analytical methods.
• Schedule/perform validation, qualification and calibration of instruments as needed
• Familiarity with USP, FCC, AOAC analytical methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with employees and management
• Willing to work overtime or on weekends as workload demands

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine chemical analysis and method validation.
• Adapt methods to current laboratory equipment.
• Develop and modify SOPs to ensure product quality.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, FTIR, UV/Vis)
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

HPLC

GCMS

ICPMS

FTIR

UV/Vis Spectrophotometer

Wet chemistry

Analytical methods (USP, FCC, AOAC)

Communication skills

Communication skills

Overtime willingness

Education

Bachelor of Science in a natural or physical science

Tools

HPLC

GC-MS

ICP-MS

FTIR

UV/Vis spectrophotometer

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for routine chemical analysis and method validation of raw materials, intermediates and finished goods. Additional duties include testing and validating developed methods on current laboratory equipment.

Other Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Adapt existing official and published methods to current laboratory equipment
• Design and conduct chemical/mechanical tests to help improve the overall quality of our products
• Develop and modify SOPs and new methodologies to ensure product quality
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot HPLC, GCMS, ICPMS and other analytical instruments
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Work Environment

• Work location is in a laboratory setting. Other assignments may be in warehouse or on production floor.
• Duties are performed primarily in a smoke‑free environment.

Minimum Job Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a natural or physical science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Microbiology)
• Method development experience and a strong working knowledge and experience in HPLC, GCMS, ICPMS, FTIR and UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, or similar laboratory instrumentation
• Experience in wet chemistry (chemical identification; sample extraction; titration)
• Schedule and/or perform necessary validation, qualification and calibration of laboratory instruments, as needed
• Familiarity with USP, FCC, AOAC analytical methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, to include the ability to communicate effectively with employees and management
• Must be willing to work overtime or on weekends, as the workload demands

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, balance and reach.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance $0 when you qualify for the Wellness Program.
• Paid Time Off, Eight (8) Company Holidays.
• 401k with 4.5% match.
• 100% Company Life Coverage.
• 100% Short Term Disability Coverage.
• Gym Membership Fee Reimbursement.
• Vitamin Allowance + Discounts.
• Company-Funded Health Savings ($1,600/year).
• Cash Reward Employee Referral Program.
• Pet Insurance.
• Fantastic work environment that focuses on Safety, Quality, Community, and amazing people. We hire top talent and celebrate the ingenuity and tenacity of our team members and leaders.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Science

Industry

• IT Services and IT Consulting