
Chemist I
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs laboratory testing (qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, finished products and/or stability samples).
- Review/peer review of testing results in laboratory notebooks and in LIMs.
- Prepares standards and reagents; calibrates and operates sophisticated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, FTIR, UV- Visible spectrophotometer.
- Reviews product certificates of analysis for accuracy and conformance and maintain C of A files.
- Performs routine calibration and performance verification of lab equipment and instrumentation.
- Provides input on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Test Methods and other relevant laboratory documents.
- Participate in investigations, address Out of Specifications (OOS), resolve deviations and implement CAPA with general supervision.
- Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Documents data in lab notebook and follow basic cGMP guidelines.
- Interprets test results and compares with determined standards and limits. Interprets and compares data and records and trend verification under general supervision.
- Maintains a safe, clean and efficient laboratory.
- Chemist I is responsible to produce high quality laboratory data and empowered to stop an analysis that may produce poor quality results as required by ISO 17025.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Ability to implement testing according to established methods.
- Demonstrates basic proficiency in lab instrumentation and multiple test methods.
- Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision
- Ability to organize workload for effective implementation
- Strong customer and results orientation
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
- Ability to function as an effective team member
- Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves
- 0 – 3 years previous experience in an analytical laboratory of qualitative or quantitative analyses
- Experience in wet chemical analysis and/or instrumental analysis utilizing FTIR, HPLC, GC and UV-Visible spectrophotometry
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of LC/MS and GC/MS
- Previous cGMP regulation and compliance knowledge
- Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical laboratory work experience
- Knowledge in ISO17025 Lab Management
- Master of Science in Chemistry or Biochemistry or related filed
- Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers
- Light office work, some light lifting, and walking may be required
- The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated
- Noise levels are considered low to moderate