Qc Chemist 1

At doTERRA we encourage all employees to seek out opportunities that will expand their skill set. We strive to help achieve personal career goals by providing opportunities of growth and movement throughout the company.
Job Description
Responsible for maintaining quality assurance processes, testing of chemical properties on raw materials and finished products, and recording and analyzing results.
Job Responsibilities

• Perform analyses on finished products, raw materials, and components including entry, review, and/or approval of data in lab notebooks and a computerized database (LIMS).
• Ensure all documentations and quality records are conducted in accordance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) requirements.
• Demonstrate and develop experience on a variety of analytical instruments such as GC-FID, GCMS, HPLC, LCMS, ICPMS, etc.
• Follow standardized test-methods, procedures, and work instructions, document test results, and communicate status of test results.
• Develop skills to troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance, calibrations, and repair of laboratory instrumentation.
• Prepare and/or review test procedures, SOPs, and Protocols as assigned.
• Assist in the execution of method transfers under the guidance of a Method Developer or a Chemist.
• Monitor chemical and reference standard inventory supply.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and prioritize and plan tasks to achieve daily workload.
• Perform lab cleaning.
• Support all continuous improvement activities.
• Suggest methods for increasing efficiency of Chemistry lab operations.
• May be asked to perform non-routine work on occasion to assist the department.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Must be available for ad hoc meetings, calls, or questions during business hours.
• While the company does strive to maintain a safe workplace, this position requires that employees in this role contribute to a safe work environment by following all safety related procedures and detecting and reporting potential hazards.

Job Qualifications

• Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 1+ years progressively responsible work experience in a chemistry related field is preferred.

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cGxP, and FDA, NSF, TGA, etc. regulations.
• Must be able to work in close proximity to products with strong aromas.
• Advanced mathematical skills, deductive reasoning skills, and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office, basic computer programs, and laboratory software.
• Ability to communicate in a timely manner by reading, writing, and speaking in English, including in person real-time communication.
• Basic knowledge of chemical and solution handling.
• Ability to traverse varying distances and travel between different floors of the building.
• Must be able to elevate and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to manipulate small objects such as bottle lids, small hand tools, etc.
• Must maintain positive relationships in the workplace by treating others with respect, dignity, and integrity.
• Must work well in a team environment.

doTERRA International, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability.