Production Chemist I Jobs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under general supervision and direction, measures and mixes ingredients according to the BPR (Batch Production Record).
• Performs any and all additional duties as required for this position.
• Under general supervision, purifies crude peptide by using HPLC’s.
• Prepares solutions for purification and samples.
• Using established procedures (safety and process) and under general supervision, performs intermediate chemical processing steps.
• Performs drying processes in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• During processing, monitors chemical reactions (color and completeness of chemical reactions) and under general direction of supervision and/or senior Production Chemist personnel responds with appropriate actions to ensure proper processing.
• Reports any problems or issues regarding equipment used in processing to supervision and/or senior Production Chemist personnel.
• Dispensing of raw materials from Pharmastore for Synthesis.
• Performs in-process checking of the fractions by using analytical HPLC and reports results to supervision and/or Sr. Production Chemist personnel.
• Conducts lyophilization process according to established guidelines.
• Is responsible for maintaining high safety, housekeeping and cleanliness standards.
• Checks reactor system for proper operation in accordance with SOP and/or operation manual.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related science field

• Fluent in English (speaking/writing)
• 1+ years pharm/biotech experience (laboratory, laboratory-related, and/or cGMP manufacturing)
• Team player and good collaboration skills

SALARY: $26 - $30 per hour (Experience Considered)