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SUMMARY
The Quality Control Chemist is responsible for daily lab testing with the purpose of accepting or rejecting test samples based on pre-determined specifications. The successful candidate will be able to work quickly and safely and will assist the Quality Control Manager with other tasks, as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Performs laboratory tests including pH, fluoride, viscosity, specific gravity, color, and appearance.
• Tests raw materials, bulk intermediates, finished products and stability samples for specific quality attributes.
• Uses and maintains HPLC, GC, FTIR, and other instruments.
• Assists in performing method validations.
• Performs a variety of wet lab techniques including but not limited to: titrations, pH, ISE, etc.
• Writes and revises SOPs and tests methods as needed.
• Follows documented procedures: SOPs, test methods, transfer protocols.
• Prepares reports and reviews data.
• Follows lab safety procedures.
• Performs other tasks, as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None
Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelors of Science in Chemistry.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Able to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
