Analytical Chemist Jobs

Role and Responsibilities

1. The Analytical and Methods Development Chemist will be the Liaison between Quality control, Product Development, and Contract laboratories by evaluating and assessing testing methodologies and their application to different sample matrix. This responsibility also includes the evaluation of testing results from contract laboratories to be sure that the agreed methods and testing parameters were properly followed.

2. The AMD Chemist will help with testing routine and non-routine samples as needed in the Quality Control laboratory. In cases where new samples are received from potential suppliers, the Chemist will evaluate testing feasibility in-house before sending to contract laboratory.

3. The AMD Chemist will work with stability program personnel by keeping up with how new products are behaving during stability studies.

4. They stay current on publications released by USP, FDA and other pertinent regulating bodies to ensure the Quality Control Chemistry Laboratory complies in the areas of analytical applications, release specifications, and documentation practices.

5. They assist in evaluating new testing applications and instrumentation, either developing methods or adopting compendial methods. They aid in transferring these new methods into a Quality Control function for routine use. The AMD Chemist ensures at the least, these methods are accurate, precise, and robust for daily use on specific samples.

6. They assist the laboratory personnel in resolving Out of Specification (OOS) results in the analytical laboratory. The AMD will ensure the proper use of the analytical instrumentation and there are no malfunctions causing the OOS result. The AMD Chemist will ensure there is a safe working environment and will ensure that all equipment used in the testing procedures is calibrated and properly maintained.

7. Advanced understanding of experimental design, chemical theory and analytical instrumentation like HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, ICP-OES etc

8. The AMD should be able to handle specific projects and other necessary functions required in meeting company objectives.

Organizational relationships

Reports directly to the Quality Manager. Is a member of the Quality Operations Team and works in conjunction with Manufacturing Operations, Technical Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Sales and Procurement, as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

A Bachelor’s in Chemistry, or five years of experience in Quality Organizations in the food, pharmaceutical, biotechnical or chemical industries is required.

Preferred Skills

1. Must have demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team.

2. Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels, educational background, etc., are essential.

3. Strong organizational and analytical skills required.

4. Technical project management experience is a must.

5. Exceptional computer and spread sheet skills required.

6. Three to five years’ experience in food and drug cGMPs.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 12-hour shift

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbus, GA 31907: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location-Columbus, GA