Analytical Chemist

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Chemist performs analytical testing of raw materials, in-process, finished products following protocols and procedures (SOP’s) and company policies. This position is required to work independently as well as part of a team to achieve company goals.

Duties:

• Receive and log incoming raw materials or final products to schedule for analysis.
• Prepare sample for QC/QA analysis through standard preparation, extraction, and dilution techniques.
• Perform QC/QA analysis on raw materials or final products using instrumentation such as pH meter, Densitometer, HPLC, ICP and other techniques.
• Perform short and long term stability studies on raw and finished products.
• Support other senior staff Chemist in sample analysis for QC/QA or R&D activities.
• Ability to work in a team collaboratively and also have ability to recognize unexpected results and independently work to solve the problem or notify supervisor for assistance
• Ability to work in a team collaboratively and also have ability to recognize unexpected results and independently work to solve the problem.
• Utilize multiple types of chemistry (ie. formulations, analytical, and organic chemistry) and develop procedures as needed.
• Create reports and required documentation needed for products such as registration documents, certificates of analyses, method write-ups, standard operating procedures, and summary reports.
• Document and record all raw data (i.e. sample weights, instrument calibration data, sample results, etc.) following company policies and procedures.
• Maintains familiarity on use of all applicable equipment, systems, and procedures (SOPs)
• Maintains current and accurate documentation.
• Maintains clean, orderly, and safe laboratory work area.
• Follow all EH&S Procedures and exhibit safe working behavior. Participate in Facility EH&S meetings and complete all assigned EH&S training.
• Complies with company policies and quality control guidelines.
• Stays abreast of relevant current technology and applicable chemistry.
• Ability to work in the plant and communicate with production staff when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry required
• Previous experience (3 years) working as an analytical chemist.
• Significant understanding on the use, interpretation, and maintenance of analytical instrumentation (primarily HPLC, GC, GC/MS, and ICP-OES)
• Ability to communicate interdepartmentally between all teams including production, sales, QC/QA, R&D, and regulatory.
• Knowledge of sampling methods and quality control systems
• Experience working with hazardous materials required.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and independently in problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 30lbs.

This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Join us in a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge research and development efforts. Apply now to be part of our innovative team!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $24.42 - $29.41 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person