QC Chemist

Fruit Of The Earth; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruit of the Earth's Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Quality Analytical Chemist to support analytical method development, validation, and routine QC testing. The role requires time management, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills to ensure quality and compliance.

The position involves coordinating calibration of lab equipment, training staff, and adherence to cGMP, FDA, and SOPs, with standard Monday–Friday hours and a focus on accuracy and timely turnaround.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of laboratory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of HPLC, FTIR, UV/Vis spectrophotometer and wet chemistry techniques.
• Knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, OSHA, TDOH and FDA rules and regulations.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and validation of analytical methods.
• Troubleshoot analytical instrumentation as needed.
• Perform routine QC testing (IR, viscosity, specific gravity, pH, titrations, wet chemistry).
• Calibrate and validate laboratory equipment and standards.
• Analyze raw materials, in-process bulk, finished products, stability and validation samples with minimal supervision.
• Monitor laboratory consumables and manage reagent inventories.
• Ensure proper training of laboratory technicians.
• Ensure all documentation forms are properly filled out and signed/dated.
• Follow required SOPs and protocols.
• Conduct investigations for Out of Specification (OOS) results.
• Provide cover for analytical testing as needed by supervisor.
• Assist management in writing/revising SOPs, test methods and specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical methods

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Four-year college degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

FTIR

UV/Visible Spectrophotometer

Titrations

Empower software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: AVER - Grand Prairie, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, This Position is Monday - Friday 4:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Responsibilities:

The Quality Analytical Chemist is an important role in Fruit of the Earth's continued success. This position requires time management skills. Attention to detail and strong analytical methods are required. Professionalism, flexibility, dependability and fast turn around are skills necessary for the day-to-day success of this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and validation of analytical methods.
• Ability to troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Performs routine QC testing such as IR, viscosity, specific gravity, pH, titrations, and various wet chemistry.
• Responsible for calibration and validation of laboratory equipment and standards.
• Responsible for analysis of raw materials, in-process bulk, finished products, stability samples, and validation samples with minimal supervision.
• Monitors laboratory consumables and assist in removing expired reagents/test solutions.
• Insure proper training of laboratory technicians.
• Ensure all documentation forms are properly filled out and signed/dated.
• Follow required protocols, practices and SOPs.
• Conducting laboratory investigations for Out of Specification (OOS) results.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to providing coverage for analytical testing as considered necessary by supervisor.
• Assist laboratory management in writing and revising SOPs, test methods and analytical specifications.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of laboratory experience.
• Thorough knowledge and hands-on experience with HPLC, FTIR, UV/Visible Spectrophotometer and wet chemistry techniques.
• Knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, OSHA, TDOH and FDA rules and regulations.
• Strong understanding of quality control processes.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet and monitor deadlines and prioritize work.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexible ability to take on additional tasks as needed.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with TOC Analyzers.
• Able to develop and validate analytical methods.
• Experience with process validation testing.
• Experience with Empower software.