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Chemist II/III

$35 - $40 per hour

Kelly Services

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Chemist II/III
Location : Mission Viejo, CA
Duration :6 months (Contract-to-Hire)
Rate : $35-40/hr. (commensurate w/ experience and title) 
Schedule : 8am-4:30p, | Mon-Fri

 
Job Duties

  • Verifies the accuracy and completeness of testing and paperwork related to raw materials, in-process and finished products.
  • Supports the R&D Associate Director in the development of procedures and documents as necessary.
  • Supports the R&D Associate Director in the analytical development of raw materials and new or existing products. 
  • Maintains Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) documentation of laboratory activities.
  • Prioritizes the sampling, testing and paperwork related to raw materials and in-process products.
  • Ensures that all contract lab testing is performed and requested in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates and orders laboratory supplies, solvents and reagents.
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills with colleagues and vendors and/or third parties.
 
Experience Required
  • Minimum B.A. in Chemistry or other related scientific discipline and 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in working in a cGMP regulated analytical laboratory.
  • Working knowledge of method development and validation principles as related to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and other laboratory methodology/techniques.
  • Microbiological testing experience is a plus.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
 
Special Skill and/or Education
  • Working Knowledge of HPLC (Shimadzu) instrumentation, principles, software, troubleshooting and handling of analytical data.
  • Knowledge of and ability to interpret, perform and troubleshoot a variety of compendial (USP/EP/JP) testing procedures.
  • Ability to neatly and accurately record and report analytical data.
  • Ability to perform job responsibilities under minimal supervision.
  • Working knowledge of and experience using general laboratory equipment such as pH meters, pipettes, and volumetric glassware.

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