Full job description Chemist I Rochester, MI 12mo Contract (Potential to go perm) Full Time 1 st Shift, Monday-Friday Compensation: $24-26/hr depending on experience
Kelly Science & Clinical is looking for a Chemist I to support a global pharmaceutical client in Rochester, MI. We are seeking an analytical brain with a passion for the health and wellness industry. The Chemist II, under general supervision, performs QC laboratory chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, stability, and finished products, and testing to support process validation.
RESPONSIBILITIES Analysis & Testing
Conducts laboratory analyses: finished product testing, stability testing, raw material testing, cleaning verification testing and manufacturing in-process testing. Typical activities may include buffer/solution preparation, standard preparation and operating analytical instruments: HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, GC and dissolution tester, melting point apparatus, viscometer, Karl Fischer titrator, pH meter, analytical balance, etc. Uses laboratory software for analyses May review and approve laboratory test data and documentation for completeness and compliance Is alert to and detects abnormalities during performances of tests and reviews May perform lab methods transfer and participate in method validation/verification studies 65%
Lab Equipment
Provides general laboratory support such as routine instrument cleaning/preventative maintenance/calibration, sample receiving, chemical inventory, document filing and housekeeping Cleans lab working surfaces and dispose of any excess chemicals, solutions, solvents, etc. in the special waste containers for each class of waste chemicals Learns to troubleshoot instrument/chromatography problems 20%
Investigations
With guidance, participates in OOS/OOT/NOE and other investigations Elevates questionable sample results, OOS, and aberrant results immediately to Supervisor and recommends a course of action May draft, edit and review SOPs and laboratory investigations 10%
Training
Maintains assigned training records current and in-compliance Actively assumes/demonstrates responsibility in training others in good documentation practice, practical lab skills, and chemical theories, methodologies and procedures 5%
Compliance
Performs assigned work in a timely and safe manner conforming to regulatory, company and compendiaI requirements within pharmaceutical manufacturing setting Document accurately data generated in notebooks/worksheets/LIMS in compliance with SOPs Follows internal processes related to controlled substances continuous
Safety
Follows EH&S procedures to ensure a safe work environment Follows all applicable safety and standards guidelines, such as SOPs, cGMP, DEA regulations good documentation practice and/or MSDS continuous
QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field with 0-1 years' relevant analytical laboratory experience Knowledge Demonstrated proficiency with various laboratory techniques/instruments: HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, GC and dissolution tester, melting point apparatus, viscometer, Karl Fischer titrator, pH meter, analytical balance, etc. Working knowledge of applicable safety and standards guidelines, such as SOP, cGMP, GLP, DEA regulations and/or MSDS Has demonstrated competence in conducting chemical analyses Good knowledge of wet chemistry techniques In-depth working knowledge of laboratory software and chromatographic software (e.g. Waters Empower, Agilent ChemStation and Sotax WinSotax) Competency in Microsoft Office Suite P#1
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