Quality Laboratory Chemist I - 2nd shift

Nutramaxlabs; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutramaxlabs in South Carolina is seeking a Quality Laboratory Control Inspector (QLCI) to provide support with testing in a safe environment. This role requires at least 1 year of laboratory experience in a cGMP setting and a bachelor's degree in Chemistry. Responsibilities include performing tests on products, training new personnel, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Gas and Liquid Chromatography and effective interpersonal skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of laboratory experience in a cGMP environment preferred.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation is preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and self-motivation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Release, Stability, and Special Request testing of products.
• Assist in training new laboratory personnel.
• Communicate effectively and work within a team environment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Liquid Chromatography (LC)

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Job description

Hours

Monday - Thursday 3:30pm - 11:30pm & Friday 1:30pm - 9:30pm.

Summary of the Position

The QLCI reports to Quality Laboratory Management. The QLCI will provide overall support to the laboratory with testing while working in a safe work environment. This is a position that requires the ability to manage time efficiently in order to complete assigned testing. The QLCI shall be willing and able to learn laboratory processes supporting testing as well as instrumentation theory and troubleshooting.

Roles and Responsibilities

Testing

• The QLCI performs Release, Stability and Special Request testing of finished products and raw material samples following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and in-house test methods, and/or compendial methods.
• The QLCI is expected to be capable of independently executing in-house methods and procedures and perform them as written with little to no assistance.

Teamwork

• The QLCI must be flexible to changes with the testing schedule and adapt to laboratory improvements implemented from management and/or teammates.
• Assists with training of new laboratory personnel and document training in accordance with established laboratory SOPs and the Nutramax training program.

Safety Requirements

• Must have a Safety-First mindset and be aware of surroundings while working in the laboratory.
• Maintains a safe work environment and will ensure that all equipment used in the testing procedures is calibrated and properly maintained.

General Responsibilities

• Train on the operation of the following instrumentation but not limited to: Laboratory Balances, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Automated Titrators, FTIR, UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, Polarimeter, Dissolution and Disintegration Instrumentation. The operation of additional instrumentation and the need to train on new laboratory test methods when required.
• Execute projects assigned by management within expected/established deadlines while managing time with testing responsibilities.
• Stay current on publications released by USP, FDA and other pertinent regulating bodies to ensure the Quality Laboratory complies in the areas of analytical applications, release specifications, and documentation practices. Ensure competency of ISO 17025 test methods are current.
• Assist in resolving laboratory Out-Of-Specification (OOS) results in accordance with laboratory investigation procedures if assigned.
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Attention to detail and some process analytical skills necessary.
• Regularly required to stand and bend
• Ability to climb up and down stairs
• Regularly required to stand and bend
• Must be able to use hands and arms to lift and reach
• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours
• Ability to lift, pull and push a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to use both arms to push, pull or lift.
• Ability to bend and squat
• Requires the ability to use fractions, decimals, and commercial arithmetic as well as a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Minimum Requirements

The QLCI will have 1+ years of laboratory experience working in a cGMP environment preferred. Experience preferred with operation of laboratory instrumentation including Gas Chromatography (GC) and/or Liquid Chromatography (LC). Effective interpersonal, self‑motivation skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel are required.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. If degree has concentration; Biochemistry, Inorganic, Physical or Polymer Chemistry preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None