Chemist I

Position Chemist I Location San Diego, CA Employment Type Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only) Work Hours 8 to 5 Monday through Friday, Onsite Duration 12 Months Total Hours/Week 40 Shift 1st Shift Client Medical Device Company Job Category Research & Development Level of Experience Entry Level Must Haves On The Resume B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Life Science Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Works well in a team-based environment and independently Job Description The Quality Control Chemist I conducts various analytical testing of raw materials, semi-finished intermediates, finished products, and new compounds/products in various stages of design and development to characterize and determine quality. Duties & Responsibilities Characterize polymer size by GPC/SEC chromatography using established standard processes. Perform small scale dye labeling reactions according to established standard processes. Characterization of polymers by HPLC/FPLC using established standard processes. Optical characterization of the polymer dyes including measurement of absorbance and fluorescence emission spectra. May provide analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of development process. Participate in validation and measurement system analysis of various testing methods. Maintain equipment logs, calibration logs, and solvent/mobile phase preparation records. Test products for long-term stability under various conditions. Provide timely and high-quality data reports that document test results. Interface, maintain, and populate data and results in specified database(s). Promote a safe work environment. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment. Participate in Environmental Health and Safety programs. Address corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified. Notify supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices. Other responsibilities or projects as assigned by reporting manager. Education & Experience Successful candidate will possess a B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Life Science, minimum of 1 year relevant industry experience preferred. Assets Experience with analytical technique and instrumentation Basic knowledge of HPLC/FPLC/GPC systems Basic knowledge of Spectroscopy/Fluorimeter Basic knowledge of Karl Fisher Titration Strong attention to detail and organizational skills General knowledge of chemistry Familiarity with guidelines such as good manufacturing processes and ISO standards Works well in a team-based environment and independently Multi-task to cover a variety of job functions Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment #J-18808-Ljbffr