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Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
Will work under limited supervision performing chemical and instrumental analyses or be partnered with an experienced analyst to perform wet chemistry analyses, troubleshoot chemical and instrumental analyses, optimize current methods and processes, and perform test methods and equipment validations.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- 2 - 3 years recent analytical instrumentation experience; or a BS degree in Biology with 4 years recent analytical instrumentation experience.
- Must have technical writing capability and be familiar with validations and qualifications.
- Capable of operating complex instrumentation with limited supervision.
- Must be able to apply standard scientific principles, methods and techniques to trouble-shoot and resolve common analytical problems and technical service requests.
- The individual is expected to resolve routine analytical and quality problems with limited assistance and supervision.
- Position requires an understanding and capability of performing maintenance on laboratory instrumentation on a daily and monthly basis.
- Must be able to manipulate algebraic equations on a daily basis.
- Must be able to use mathematics to solve routine problems.
- Must be able to trouble-shoot and resolve a myriad of routine instrumental problems.
- Must be self-directed and demonstrate good organizational and time management skills.
- Must possess good communication and writing skills and be able to work effectively with all levels of individuals within the organization.
- Must be able to perform tests quickly and efficiently without sacrificing accuracy, safety or quality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Chemical Science (other science degrees will be considered).
- 2 - 3 years recent analytical instrumentation experience; or a BS degree in Biology with 4 years recent analytical instrumentation experience.
Responsibilities:
- Perform chemical and instrumental analyses to support laboratory functions such as stability testing, in-process solutions, raw materials, commodities, blended resin, film and final product solutions in multiple laboratories.
- Produce clear, concise written documentation of data to support development studies, routine testing, regulatory filings and stability reports.
- Investigate inconsistent results and propose possible causes and solutions, including documentation of the investigation via applicable laboratory investigation/exception report documentation system.
- Maintain accurate records including logbooks and laboratory notebooks.
- Resolve production problems through special projects, in conjunction with supervisor.
- Evaluate analytical data to determine compliance with established specifications.
- Train new analysts in daily operations and paper flow.
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and trouble-shooting of all instruments used in the laboratory.
- Set daily and weekly short term goals to ensure timely release of test samples and documentation.
- Responsible for daily housekeeping, organization, and lab safety.
- Adhere to cGMP’s, SOP’s and plant policies/procedures.
- Lead and/or support projects as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or required.