Quality Control Chemist

3 Must haves on the resume:
B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Life Science
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Works well in a team-based environment and independently
Work hours: 8 to 5 Monday through Friday, Onsite Temp to possible perm based on performance and budget Summary: The Quality Control Chemist conducts various analytical testing of raw materials, semi-finished intermediates, finished products, and new compounds/products in various stages of design and development to characterize and determine quality.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Characterize polymer size by GPC/SEC chromatography using established standard processes
Perform small scale dye labeling reactions according to established standard processes.
Characterization of polymers by HPLC/FPLC using established standard processes
Optical characterization of the polymer dyes including measurement of absorbance and fluorescence emission spectra.
May provide analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of the development process.
Participate in validation and measurement system analysis of various testing methods
Maintain equipment logs, calibration logs, and solvent/mobile phase preparation records.
Test products for long-term stability under various conditions.
Provide timely and high-quality data reports that document test results.
Interface, maintain, and populate data and results in specified database(s).
Promote a safe work environment. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment. Participates in Environmental Health and Safety programs. Addresses corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified. Notifies supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
Other responsibilities or projects as assigned by the reporting manager. Education & Experience: Successful candidate will possess a B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Life Science, minimum of 1 year relevant industry experience preferred.
Assets:
Experience with analytical technique and instrumentation
Basic knowledge of HPLC/FPLC/GPC systems
Basic knowledge of Spectroscopy/Fluorimeter
Basic knowledge of Karl Fischer Titration
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
General knowledge of chemistry
Familiarity with guidelines such as good manufacturing processes and ISO standards
Works well in a team based environment and independently
Multi-task to cover a variety of job functions
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment