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Job Description
Date
03/2022
Location
1200 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ
Title
ICP MS Chemist
Department
Quality Control
Reports to
Director, QC
FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt
Exempt
Role Overview
The ICP MS Chemist performs specific routine analysis of samples of raw materials, in process, and finished products according to established (official and/or in-house) test procedures. Testing assesses the strength, identify, purity of the test samples and/or raw materials. The ICP Chemist prepares reagents, standards, and solutions and may monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process and other control procedures. This role maintains organization and compliance while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Areas of Responsibility
- Troubleshoot /test specific batches in order to assist in determining the root cause of off-spec product and makes recommendations for ingredient adjustments to meet required specifications.
- Ensures compliance with company and customer specifications as well as federal, state and local regulatory requirements
- Investigates customer complaints and provides management with test results information.
- Performing QC checks on ICP-MS instruments and assist to troubleshoot any technical issue
- Creating batch sequence / Lab book on ICP-MS acquisition software systems
- Performing heavy metals and minerals routine testing in raw materials, finished products and R&D samples including sample preparation and analysis ICP-MS
- Investigate any deviation or out of specification as necessary related to QC work performed
- Ensures a safe working environment for all quality employees in acid digestion area and working with strong acids like Nitric acid & Hydrochloric acid
- Recording all results in lab notebooks and preparing calculation sheets for all the testing performed on ICP-MS
- Performs assigned sampling, physical, chemical tests and assay on raw materials, active dietary ingredients, in-process, finished, and stability products in an FDA regulated GLP environment. Uses a variety of wet chemicals, physical and instrumental techniques as well as routine QC instruments (HPLC, IR, Auto Titrator, Bulk Density, UV Spectrophotometer, Dissolution, Karl Fisher (KF), Potentiometer).
- Performs complicated testing with supervisory direction. Documents work clearly and performs tests accurately.
- Preparation and review of QC related documents is 10% of daily activities.
- Test of samples as assigned and reports the results. Testing activities represents 90% of daily work.
- Prepares and/or Reviews Test Procedures, SOP's and Protocols as assigned.
- Performs maintenance and calibrations of laboratory instruments /equipment with supervisory direction/training.
- Complies with all regulatory/ in-house requirements (may include but not be limited to safety, housekeeping, laboratory chemical waste, cGMP, GLP, documentation) when performing the assigned activity.
- Must be able to work extended hours as needed and occasional weekends.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Responsibilities Including Safety:
- Works in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
- Complies with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
- Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
Requirements
Education & Qualification:
- BS in Chemistry or related scientific disciplines
- One (1) year of basic chemistry techniques (can be academic) is a plus
- Minimum of 1 -3 years QC lab work experience with industry experience in dietary supplements, food or OTC manufacturing.
Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:
- N/A
Skills & Ability
- Ability to maintain integrity and honesty at all times and to communicate with transparency.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Solid understanding of cGMP’s and GLP and is familiar with 21 CFR Part 11
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
- Good documentation practices and able to write simple, clear reports
- Meets commitments on time and practices time-management skills
- Seeks to identify continuous improvement needs
- Experience with Shimadzu LC2010, Nexera, GC2010, Thermo ICP-MS, Labsolution and Waters Empower Lab Software a plus.
Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.):
- May execute 90%-100% of their work at the bench level either standing or sitting on a stool.
- Uses hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, lifting to waist height and/or above shoulder height, frequent bending from the waist, or squatting, walking short distances and leaning over equipment as well as kneeling on the floor to clean under the equipment.
- Must be able to wear all PPE including a lab coat, face mask, booties, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, and respirators.
- On occasion may need to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to navigate office, lab, and/or plant floor working environments.
Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):
- Approximately 80% of work performed in a laboratory environment which may have unpleasant odors or hazardous conditions.
- Temperatures can be moderate, exposure to dust, odors, noise, and fumes. The noise level is usually moderate. Employees can be exposed daily to chemicals and cleaning agents.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
