Chemist III

Element has an opening for a Chemist III position at our extractables and leachables (E&L) testing Center of Excellence in Bend OR. The Chemist III position will work in a cGMP-regulated environment under the direction of the GC Lead or other senior staff member in laboratory and office settings. The position will work with a team completing E&L project work using internal methods protocols and SOPs according to customer specific requirements. The position requires working in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals providing ideas to improve efficiency and actively contributing to positive co-worker/customer relationships through efficient interaction on current projects. The Chemist III will also contribute to team continuous improvement initiatives.

In this position there are many opportunities for developing strong analytical skills in GC-MS and for industry advancement. Element Bend is known for focus expertise and scientific contributions in the field of E&L testing for the biopharmaceutical pharmaceutical and medical device industries. We are a fast-paced and quick-thinking scientific organization that excels in customer service. At the same time we foster a casual flexible and fun supportive team environment.

• Member of GC-MS team utilizing advanced analytical instrumentation to perform E&L sample and data analysis.
• Effectively perform project tasks under direction of GC Lead and Chromatography Manager.
• Create revise or review controlled procedures and participate in the maintenance and continuous improvement of our Quality System.
• Promote growth and development within the GC Team and greater Element Bend organization.
• Depending on experience may assist with protocol and report writing and reviewing

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or related field is required.
• Minimum 4 years experience in a laboratory setting cGMP experience preferred.
• Prior experience in GC-MS required.

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When failure in use is not an option we help customers make certain that their products materials processes and services are safe compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into production our global laboratory network of scientists engineers and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality sustainable outcomes and market access.

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