Job
Title: Analytical
Chemist
Department: Analytical
Laboratory
Reports to: Sr.
Chemist and QA
Job
Purpose:
The
Analytical Chemist will utilize analytical and chromatographic techniques in
the delivery of services and scientifically sound solutions to meet client’s
needs. In this role, the Analytical
Chemist will be responsible for recording results and observations in
laboratory notebooks and must adhere to applicable standards (ISO, GMP, ICH,
etc.).
Major
Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
·
Responsible
for analytical
testing on a wide variety of sample types using a variety of chromatographic and
analytical techniques in
a GMP/FDA regulated laboratory.
·
Provide
analytical support, including product and intermediate characterization, method
development and validation, and routine testing using HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis, and other
analytical instrumentation.
·
Develop, optimize, and
validate experiments in compliance with applicable SOPs and regulations
·
Actively review
analytical data to ensure consistent, timely delivery of high quality and
accurate information.
·
Work with laboratory
colleagues and project leaders to schedule work and testing to maximize
efficiency; report any late projects to supervisor for notification to client
services.
·
Analyzes
diverse analytical data and interprets the results.
·
Maintain laboratory notebooks, logbooks, forms and other records
and documentation as required.
·
Provide
certificates of analysis, analytical results reports and/or summaries for
internal and external clients.
·
Identifies
and implements opportunities for continual improvement in the delivery of services.
·
Addresses
unanticipated issues and problems in an expedient, efficient and cost effective
manner.
·
Coordinate the
maintenance, upkeep, calibration and qualification of analytical
instrumentation. Interact with instrument manufacturer's technical service when
appropriate.
·
Perform
all responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines, SOPs and protocols
and appropriate industry, quality and regulatory standards, guidelines, rules
and regulations.
·
Follow
all safety/regulatory/company procedures and guidelines in the conduct of work.
·
Complete
and maintain all training required and related to the duties of this position
·
Perform
other related duties as required.
Required
Qualifications:
·
BS
or MS degree in chemistry or related field plus at least 5 years industry
experience.
·
Hands-on, technical experience of 4
or more years using HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis, and other analytical instrumentation
in a research of analytical laboratory.
·
Excellent
interpersonal, verbal, managerial, and written communication skills.
·
Expert
knowledge of all aspects of development and testing of products.
·
The
ability to self motivate to a high level of productivity.
·
Attention
to detail, excellent analytical skills and laboratory technique.
·
Strong
organizational and multi-tasking skills to achieve high quality lab work and
meet deadlines.
·
Good problem solving
skills and clear understanding of method development and validation processes.
·
Proficiency in
maintaining laboratory notes, reports and operating procedures.
·
Knowledge of FDA and ICH
guidances is a plus.
·
Good communications
skills (written and oral) and solid critical thinking skills.
·
Current Good
Manufacturing Practice experience preferred.
·
Knowledge of Microsoft
Excel and Word
Please email to submit resume and
references by March 6, 2013.
Speed Laboratory, Inc
wreid@speedlaboratory.net
