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
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