Quality Control Chemist

Tessy Plastics Corp.; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Company match

Quarterly profit-sharing

Job summary

Tessy Plastics Corp. in Auburn, NY is seeking a QC Chemist to ensure material quality for medical diagnostics by applying GMP/GLP, SOPs, and analytical techniques. The role emphasizes data interpretation, documentation, and collaboration across chemists and technicians.

You will support production scheduling, investigate issues, and develop protocols for product improvement while maintaining rigorous quality systems; prior lab experience and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 standards.
• Experience with laboratory equipment (pH meters, HPLC, spectrophotometer, etc.)
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to work independently and in a team while following GMP/GLP.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and supports the production schedule.
• Investigates problem areas and responds to customer needs.
• Performs new procedures and upholds GMP/GLP; maintains quality systems and documentation.
• Collaborates with chemists and technicians on processes.
• Creates and follows protocols for product improvement.
• Performs in-process QC testing related to qualifications and inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent and team player

Data interpretation

Safety consciousness

Education

Associate degree in science

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

pH meters

HPLC

Spectrophotometer

Osmometer

Gel electrophoresis

ELISA

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

The QC Chemist uses Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to produce, inspect, and analyze material for use in medical diagnostics including non-critical bioreagents for use in product and manufacturing processes. They maintain a broad range of knowledge of scientific principles and theories that must be applied to troubleshooting and diagnostic tests and demonstrate knowledge of these scientific principles combined with technical proficiency to maintain a high standard of production.

The QC Chemist works in a team setting and coordinates manufacturing efforts based upon a set production schedule and maintaining the raw bio-reagent supply as needed to support this schedule. They work in a coordinated effort both performing individual tasks and cooperative group projects on complicated processes and are responsible for maintaining Good Manufacturing/Laboratory Practices (GMP or GLP), orderly and accurate paperwork, quality systems and maintaining the integrity of manufactured products. They must conduct and interpret data and use applied judgment when deciding a course of action.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintains and supports the production schedule.
• Investigates problem areas and areas of desirable improvement. Understands and responds to customer needs.
• Undertakes new procedures and observes proper safety precautions. Maintains quality systems and proper GMP/GLP.
• Works in a multidisciplinary team with other chemists and technicians.
• Creates and follows protocols designed around product improvement.
• Responsible for in-process QC testing of manufacturing material as it relates to qualifications, quality inspections and titration.

What You’ll Bring

• Associates degree in a science related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with national and international testing standards related to mechanical and chemical testing; 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 standards.
• Experience in the use of laboratory equipment and procedures (To include pH meters, Pipetting, HPLC, Spectrophotometer, Osmometer, bulk solution prep, etc.)
• Knowledge of laboratory relevant software and experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently, simultaneously able to work effectively in team-oriented environment.
• Must possess the literacy and mathematical skills necessary to complete the requirements of the position, follow safety protocols and production instructions. The ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Communicate effectively and clearly, in oral and written communications, expressing thoughts clearly and translating complex business concepts into understandable language for relevant stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a science related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fundamental classes in biology, immunology, and chemistry.
• Extensive experience with pipetting, pH meters, Gel Electrophoresis, ELISA assays, gravimetric/volumetric measurements, aseptic technique.

Pay Range: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your Recruiter can share more about the specific salary range or benefits during the hiring process.

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% employer-paid for employee-only coverage, +1 and Family coverage options available
• Additional Incentives: Quarterly profit-sharing program
• 401K Company match

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Tessy Plastics Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. Tessy evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.