Chemist

Staff Management Group is seeking a Chemist for our client in Chestnut Ridge NY. Please read the ENTIRE job description and ALL of the job requirements BEFORE applying for this position.

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 8AM - 4:30PM
• Monday - Friday

Pay Rate:

• $29 - $33 / hour

Job Summary:

The Chemist II under general supervision performs QC laboratory chemical analyses of rawmaterials in-process materials stability and finished products and testing to support participates and reports on OOS/OOT/NOE and otherinvestigations. Learns and stays current with regulatory guidances and compendia relevant tolaboratories and pharmaceutical manufacturing. May train less senior staff.

Job Responsibilities:

Analysis & Testing

• Conducts laboratory analyses: finished product testing stability testing raw materialtesting cleaning verification testing and manufacturing in-process testing. Typicalactivities may include buffer/solution preparation standard preparation and operatinganalytical instruments: HPLC UV-Vis FT-IR GC and dissolution tester melting pointapparatus viscometer Karl Fischer titrator pH meter analytical balance etc.
• Uses laboratory software for analyses
• May review and approve laboratory test data and documentation for completeness andcompliance
• Is alert to and detects abnormalities during performances of tests and reviews
• May perform lab methods transfer and participate in method validation/verificationstudies

Lab Equipment

• Provides general laboratory support such as routine instrument cleaning/preventativemaintenance/calibration sample receiving chemical inventory document filing andhousekeeping
• Cleans lab working surfaces and dispose of any excess chemicals solutions the special waste containers for each class of waste chemicals
• Learns to troubleshoot instrument/chromatography problemsInvestigation
• With guidance participates in OOS/OOT/NOE and other investigations
• Elevates questionable sample results OOS and aberrant results immediately toSupervisor and recommends a course of action
• May draft edit and review SOPs and laboratory investigations

Training

• Maintains assigned training records current and in-compliance
• Actively assumes/demonstrates responsibility in training others in gooddocumentation practice practical lab skills and chemical theories methodologiesand procedures

Compliance

• Performs assigned work in a timely and safe manner conforming to regulatorycompany and compendiaI requirements within pharmaceutical manufacturing setting
• Document accurately data generated in notebooks/worksheets/LIMS in compliancewith SOPs
• Follows internal processes related to controlled substancesSafety
• Follows EH&S procedures to ensure a safe work environment
• Follows all applicable safety and standards guidelines such as SOPs cGMP DEAregulations good documentation practice and/or MSDS

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry chemical engineering or related field with 2years relevant analytical laboratory experience OR
• Masters Degree in above disciplines with 1 years relevant analytical lab experiencepreferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency with various laboratory techniques/instruments: HPLC UVVis FT-IR GC and dissolution tester melting point apparatus viscometer Karl Fischertitrator pH meter analytical balance etc.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety and standards guidelines such as SOP cGMPGLP DEA regulations and/or MSDS
• Has demonstrated competence in conducting chemical analyses
• Good knowledge of wet chemistry techniques
• In-depth working knowledge of laboratory software and chromatographic software ( Empower Agilent ChemStation and Sotax WinSotax)
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to display and analyze data in a logical manner
• Good verbal and written communication skills as well as good computer skills
• Attention to details and accurate record keeping
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Solid organizational skills
• Ability to train less senior staff and develop laboratory skills and ability
• Ability to take initiative set priorities and follow through on assignments

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting standing walking reaching climbing/balancingkneeling/crouching/crawling looking at monitor for extended periods moderate noiselevels and potential business travel. Work is in an FDA and DEA-regulated pharma labenvironment with risk of exposure to various chemicals
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15-25 lbs.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including respirators gloves etc.
• Specific visions abilities are required by this job include close vision and color vision
• Ability to occasionally tolerate significant differences in temperature and/or humidityfor short periods

Additional Information:

Staff Management Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race color creed national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation or citizenship status.

About Staff Management Group: Staff Management Group has over 30 years of experience placing staffing candidates in distribution manufacturing production assembly and clerical positions. Staff Management Group is one of New Jerseys leading staffing and recruiting agencies specializing in light industrial and clerical staffing. Come join the team!

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