Chemist I (Nights)

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TITLE: Chemist I

SHIFT: Rotating 1st Shift; 7:00PM-7:00AM

• 2-2-3 Rotating Work Schedule (every other weekend)
• Great for work-life balance!
• Only work 3 to 4 days per week!!!

BENEFITS:

• 401k w/company match.
• Medical Dental Vision Life Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurances effective 30 days after first full Month!
• 7 Paid Holidays & 3 Floating Holidays for use at employees discretion
• Immediately eligible for holiday and vacation pay!
• Annual allowance for prescription safety glasses
• Climate-controlled and cleanest work environment in Morristown!
• Education & Fitness reimbursement
• Employee Product Giveaways!
• Employee Referral Program $$$!
• Associate Discount Programs
• Overtime available

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chemist I will be responsible for daily QC testing to be in compliance with ISO USP CFR or other Regulatory entities. Testing of incoming WIP Finished Goods and raw materials which include using GC HPLC FTIR TOC UVvis Spectroscopy Autotitration organoleptic pH etc. Additionally this role will learn industrial microbiology techniques and be fully cross trained to perform aseptic sampling and traditional plating methods. Other routine responsibilities include solution preparation standardization and maintaining general laboratory conditions to comply with cGDPs cGMPs and cGLPs to ensure RFT results.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Microbiological Testing

• Sample preparation and testing following USP <61> and <62>
• Aseptic technique
• Gram staining and phenotypic ID using API
• Environmental Monitoring in Plant
• Maintain Micro Test Logs
• CPM of Plant water loop

Chemical Testing

• GC
• HPLC
• Titration
• Solution prep
• TOC
• FTIR
• pH/Density/Conductivity

Physical Testing: Weights diameters thickness flow rates OB Checks

• Demonstrate commitment to the companys RRITE Values of Renew Respect Integrity Teamwork and Excellence.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associates essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work as needed or requested.

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associates inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associates safety or the safety of others).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each of the essential accountabilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Must be qualified through Phase I or higher.
• To be considered for this position an associate must be below 5 attendance points and have no active performance-related corrective actions.
• Selected candidates must complete the HR Predictive Index Assessment to understand strengths and areas for improvement.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Associates degree in Chemistry or Biology or Physics (BA preferred).
• 0-3 years of experience in a QC Lab.
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis skills. Strong math skills.
• Ability to handle a fast pace high stress environment while still maintaining RFT testing results.
• Investigating Out of specification (OOS) test results.
• Trouble shooting instrumentation malfunctions.
• High problem-solving skill thinking out of the box innovative approaches to roadblocks.
• Attendance at ACS Short Courses and Certificates for Short Courses online.
• Standing sitting reading writing reasoning/analyzing and social interaction.
• Frequent carrying and lifting 0-10 pounds repetitive hand movement reading writing reasoning/analyzing and social interaction.
• Occasional carrying and lifting 10-30 pounds standing/walking bending/twisting pushing/pulling reaching above shoulder and calculating.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• 100% inside work (Production Lab/Floor)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade 7

Required Experience:

IC