Analytical Chemist I/Ii

Analytical Chemist I & II
Accupac is hiring for a full-time Analytical Chemist I & II to join our 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts in Lakewood, NJ
Analytical Chemist I & II Basic Job Functions.
Responsible to perform activities necessary to maintain and operate the chemical analysis laboratory during assigned Shift. Responsible to carry out technical tasks and support production operations; perform routine and non-routine chemical testing of raw materials, bulk products finished goods, environmental samples and validation samples; and evaluate and implement new chemical analysis procedures.
Essential Functions of the Job:

• Resolve problems with instruments, test methods, lab chemicals, standards, and samples with direct support from Management.
• Assure calibrations, standards, log books and other GMP compliance activities are performed in the laboratory.
• Perform in-process, routine and non-routine chemical testing of raw materials, bulk products, finished goods, environmental samples and validation samples using approved procedures.
• Maintain notebooks, assay reports, log books and other documentation in accordance with cGMP.
• Sample materials, bulks and finished goods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements of the Job:

• Possess a thorough understanding of laboratory safety requirements and the MSDS system.
• Possess a thorough understanding of chemical test methods and chemical instrumentation, preferably some combination of HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, and FTIR, or intermediate wet chemistry techniques.
• Possess effective interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills.
• Possess fluency in written and spoken English.
• Possess the ability to use personal computers for word processing and data manipulation.
• Possess the ability to work on many tasks simultaneously with minimal support from Manager.
• Possess the ability to use common sense and good judgment when faced with decisions during testing.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to walk/stand on concrete floors up to eight hours each workday.
• Able to hear/execute clear speech, in person and over the telephone.
• Able to bend/stoop repeatedly.
• Able to climb step stools and maintain balance.
• Able to lift/carry items up to 40 pounds.
• Able to push/pull items up to 75 pounds.
• Able to hear phones ring, alarms sound through ambient noise and everyday conversation.
• Possess color vision.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Travel: None
Education and/or Experience:
Chemist I: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related major. Must have 2-4 years of chemical laboratory experience in a GMP related industry.
Chemist II: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related major. Must have 4-6 years of chemical laboratory experience in a GMP related industry.