Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose:
Conducts analysis on various products in a laboratory environment.

Duties:
* Determines product specifications by studying consumer requirements; conferring with management and engineering staff.

* Identifies chemical and physical properties of raw materials, in-process and/or finished products as well as stability samples by conducting analyses such as titrations, viscosity, chromatography, HPLC, GC, GCMS, UV, Vis, AA.

* Utilizes lab notebooks to record and document test results and prepares technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

* Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with government regulations, cGMP and FDA.

* Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

* Maintains database by entering and backing up data.

* Maintains safe and clean working environment by establishing and complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:
Lab Environment, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry Techniques, Reporting Results, Safety, Equipment Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Quality Focus