THE ROLE: The Chemist will perform standard chemical and physical analysis of inner and outer nutritional products in the quality control lab using wet chemistry techniques and instrumental analyses.
How you would contribute:
- Perform laboratory testing including qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples.
- Prepare standards and reagents; calibrate and operate sophisticated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, FTIR, UV-Visible spectrophotometer.
- Review product certificates of analysis for accuracy and conformance, maintaining Certificates of Analysis (C of A) files.
- Perform routine calibration and performance verification of lab equipment and instrumentation.
- Provide input on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Test Methods, and laboratory documents.
- Participate in investigations, address Out of Specifications (OOS), resolve deviations, and implement CAPA with general supervision.
- Adhering strictly to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP), detailing data in lab notebooks and following cGMP guidelines.
- Interpret test results, comparing with determined standards and limits, and analyze records for trend verification under supervision.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient laboratory environment.
Supervisory responsibilities:
- None
- Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolve.
Skills and background required to be successful:
- Ability to complete testing according to established methods.
- Demonstrates basic proficiency in lab instrumentation and multiple test methods.
- Ability to solve problems and carry out responsibilities under supervision.
- Ability to coordinate workload for effective implementation.
- Strong customer and results orientation.
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to diversity.
- Ability to function as team member.
Education:
- Bachelor/Master of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific fields, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of LC/MS and GC/MS.
- Previous cGMP regulation and compliance knowledge.
- Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical laboratory work experience.
- Knowledge in ISO17025 Lab Management.
Join us in this outstanding opportunity to contribute to world-class research and help craft the future of nutritional science!
