Senior Qc Chemist

Under the supervision of the QC Supervisor, this position will be responsible for scheduling Raw Materials, In-process and Finished Product samples for the testing according to the established QC guidelines and protocols. Candidate should be able to work in accordance with cGMP procedures and demonstrate a strong understanding of laboratory procedures and record keeping.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for submission & tracking of incoming samples for the testing in a timely manner for both in-house and contract labs, ensuring the accuracy of the testing requirements.
• Maintain or check proper logbook records to ensure all samples are received, logged, stored, scheduled and tracked per QC practices.
• Maintaining and storing electronic records of all sample submissions per the QC guidelines.
• Follow up for the testing status and setup a clear communication with QC manager about any possible delays.
• Coordinate sample shipment to contract labs to ensure samples are received and under testing in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the organizing released COAs, Test results, QC documents and QC retain samples.
• Should be able to learn or perform testing on High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Stomacher (TVCC test), Titration and more.
• Should be able to perform in house Micro and swab test.
• Should be able to develop new HPLC method
• Should be able to learn and perform physical testing on the incoming samples such as ID, Organoleptic, LOD, Average Weight, LOD, Water Activity etc.
• Establish a proactive communication with QC Supervisor for any out of trend results or failing testing status or contract lab notifications.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Other duties including but not limited to:

• Provide samples, documents or COAs upon request.
• Establish a clear and effective communication internally and with outside Labs.
• Perform and maintain QC daily check records such as weight and temperature monitoring logs.
• Maintain and update QC database and records regularly.
• Should perform additional testing to support product release.
• Keep lab organized and support in the Daily Lab Cleaning up procedures including work area, equipment and glassware.

BASIC SKILLS AND WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Good computer skills especially in the use of MS Word, Excel etc.
• Able to learn different eResource’s or computer skills for the QC record keeping.
• Must be able to read, understand, implement and interpret written or verbal instructions and QC Standard Operating Procedures.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess basic mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Must follow Work hour/shift policies.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Worked in similar industry.
• Have working experience of using Smartsheet trackers and ERP systems.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Quality Control Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Science/Chemistry Preferred).