Chemist I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Scope:

The Chemist I manufactures products and completes supporting tasks surrounding the manufacturing process, and supports with all laboratory projects as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Major duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support Laboratory projects as requested.
• Inspect, calibrate, test, and assure viability of product and materials.
• Schedule jobs while ensuring material availability.
• Receive and complete job order paperwork to manufacture products as ordered.
• Generate manufacturing documentation with accurate product details. Receive and review work orders to confirm the correct information will be printed on the labels.
• Enter internal jobs into Epicor database.
• Generate calculations for manufacturing paperwork.
• Weigh exact amounts of analytes established by the calculations for the run.
• Create a solution by dissolving analytes into the exact amount of solvent established by calculations for the product.
• All product manufacturing responsibilities:

o Complete documentation and paperwork for each order of bulk matrices being produced.

o Prepare necessary documentation and scheduling for upcoming manufacturing.

o Transport liquid products into refrigerator unit.

o Transport frozen products to freezer unit.

o Fill trays with bottles.

o Prepare products for release to Warehouse.

o Wash Dishes.

o Perform filtration of matrices.

o Manufacture Bulk Products from Human Matrices.

• Deliver regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.

Additional Duties:

• Comply with UTAK’s policies, procedures, and quality standards as well as safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform equipment verification as necessary.
• Assist with capping bottles.
• Assist with packaging of products.
• Assist with pumping product into bottle.
• Work overtime as necessary to accomplish tasks and goals.
• Attend weekly department meetings and training sessions.
• Promote safety and participate in safety activities:

o Assist in the investigation of all accidents or incidents in work area.

o Implement safety-related improvements as identified by employees, team leaders, safety professionals and others.

• May perform special projects and other duties as assigned or requested.

Job Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following education, experience, knowledge, competencies and skills:

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in science in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, or other related subjects.
• Strong background in pharmacology.
• Strong comprehension of laboratory QC and Calibration validation practices.
• Understand different types of testing platforms.
• Strong knowledge of ISO and testing lab accreditation preferred.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Self-starter.

Skills:

• Equipment Use: Multipurpose printers, personal computers, and laboratory equipment.
• Computer Skills : Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills : Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Additional Knowledge or Skills: Knowledge of latest developments in technology and processes related to laboratory testing and manufacturing.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus: Solicit and apply feedback from internal and external customers; Understand customers’ current and future expectations; Respond promptly to customer needs.
• Innovation: Develop and champion unique ideas and solutions; Find new ways to use technology more effectively; Promote continuous learning.
• Interdependent Partnering: Contribute to a productive and cooperative atmosphere; Work effectively with to accomplish common goals; Contribute own fair share of effort.
• Master Complexity: Competently handle day-to-day work challenges; Thrive in uncertain circumstances; Adapt to changes in the work environment; Manage multiple tasks and competing demands; Effectively prioritize goals, tasks and projects; Change approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Organizational & People Development: Function as a team player and leader; Provide informal feedback; Challenge the status quo; Strive for continuous professional development; Recognize the contributions of others; Set and achieve challenging goals.
• Spoken Communication: Speak clearly and concisely; Convey clear messages, ideas and expectations; Use effective body language and voice tone; Listen carefully and seek clarification; Deliver effective presentations.
• Written Communication: Write clearly and informatively; Create documents that are complete and accurate.
• Commitment: Strive to attain quality results on time; Convey a sense of urgency and drive issues to closure; Earn a reputation for reliability and dependability; Accept responsibility for outcomes whether positive or negative.
• Decisions: Make timely and sound decisions; Take risks and manage them intelligently.
• Problem Solving: Proactively seek solutions; Gather and analyze information systematically; Develop alternative solutions; Think analytically and act decisively.
• Diversity: Respond with sensitivity to people of diverse perspectives, ideas, backgrounds, lifestyles and ages; Foster open communication and respect for the individual.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

Environmental Conditions:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/quiet, but can be exceedingly loud.
• Work is generally performed in an indoor setting, usually within the laboratory.
• The laboratory is an unpredictable environment. It can occasionally offer difficult or even dangerous conditions.
• Works with and around dangerous and illicit substances.
• Work requires frequent use of a computer.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to heat/cold.
• Occasional unpredictable travel environments.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly works onsite.
• Regularly required to sit in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Required to stand for long periods of time and move within the building.
• Regularly uses hands and fingers to access, input and retrieve data using a computer terminal, operate equipment, and perform tasks.
• Frequently reaches with hands and arms, pushes and pulls objects.
• Occasionally climbs or balances, stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls.
• Frequently communicates verbally and in written form.
• Frequently required to hear.
• Regularly uses all types of vision, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception to complete daily tasks.
• Required to handle, lift, and move items of varying weights, sometimes as heavy as 50 lbs.
• Constantly required to communicate verbally and in written form.

Mental Demands

• Ability to thrive in environments that require rapid adaptation to changing priorities and circumstances.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position and the working environment, in general.
• Ability to respond to others in a manner that demonstrates flexibility, consistency and professionalism.
• Ability to cope with difficult or temperamental clients or co-workers.
• Ability to function independently.
• Ability to empathize with others and avoid causing unnecessary stress for others.

Note: All UTAK job descriptions are guidelines to assist employees in awareness of qualifications and performance expectations for their respective positions. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. It is not possible or desirable to commit every detailed aspect of each job to a written description. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the company.

Job descriptions cannot be used as an argument to refuse work assignments. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments required by company officials. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the company and any employee. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross-training in other functions to ensure satisfactory operation.

Each employee is expected to continually improve their knowledge and understanding of their job requirements and to use this information to increase insight as to the scope of their responsibilities.

I have read the above job description, understand its contents and have had an opportunity to discuss it with my supervisor or the hiring manager. By signing below, I agree and understand what is expected of me and can comply with all requirements of this position.

UTAK Laboratories is a manufacturer of medical devices specifically quality control material for clinical and forensic testing laboratories. UTAK has been in business for 50 years and still growing.

Company Description

UTAK Laboratories is a manufacturer of medical devices specifically quality control material for clinical and forensic testing laboratories. UTAK has been in business for 50 years and still growing.