QC Chemist III

Lief Labs is a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements. Our in-house Product Development and R&D team create the best-tasting and most cutting-edge formulations of supplements. Lief also houses a state-of-the-art, full-service Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) manufacturing facility, which offers custom solutions for a multitude of supplement categories. Lief collaborates with entrepreneurial firms to help them build premier brands. Our turnkey solutions allow us to engage in seamless partnerships that help brands with scalability and sustainable growth. The company is based in Valencia, CA.

Summary

The Quality Control Chemist III is responsible for performing analytical testing on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and stability samples in compliance with cGMP regulations and company procedures. The position involves conducting a range of analytical tests using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and other analytical instrumentation. The Quality Control Chemist III is also responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data, and assisting with investigations into out-of-specification results.in addition to monitor and analyze on a variety of samples in Lief’s Quality Control laboratory complying with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Laboratory Safety and any regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and stability samples using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and other analytical instrumentation.
• Follow established laboratory procedures and protocols and maintain accurate and detailed records of all testing performed.
• Responsible as Project Manager to develop, support, and maintain Analytical lab to meet with ISO:17025 requirement.
• Supervise and direct quality control chemist and technician.
• Must be able to follow USP-NF monographs, AOAC and other standards.
• Accurately record all results/data as directed.
• Participate in laboratory investigations into out-of-specification results, deviations, and non-conformances, and assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Train and mentor junior laboratory staff on analytical techniques, procedures, and instrumentation.
• Perform method development, validation, and verification.
• Write, revise, and review Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols and Reports
• Must be able to comply with all standard operating procedures at all times.
• Perform lab maintenance activities as required.
• Follow cGMP regulations and company procedures, and maintain a safe and clean laboratory
environment.
• Additional Duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment:

The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate. Field conditions vary. Exposed to various raw materials, including allergens (i.e., milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanuts, wheat, soy).

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field, with 5 years of experience in a Quality Control analytical laboratory setting.

Experience

• Equivalent of a Bachelor of Science or higher in Chemistry or a related science field
• Preferably with 5-10 years of work experience in Analytical Laboratory environment and Quality Control
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience using at least one or more analytical instruments from HPLC/UPLC, HPTLC, GC, ICP, FTIR, or UV-VIS
• Must have experience with method validation and verification.
• Experience coaching or training others on analytical techniques mentioned above.
• Be a self-starter with the ability to positively motivate others in a cooperative fashion.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Can work with minor supervision and able to work independently.
• Need to be a great team player
• Able to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, as well as ability to work in a detail-oriented manner.
• Committed to safety and compliance with lab procedures/guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Familiarity with cGMP regulations, FDA and other regulatory guidance and guidance documents.
• Excellent attention to detail, record keeping and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, as well as the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, management, and clients.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Skills/ Abilities

• Leadership
• Relationship Management
• Ability to interact at all levels.
• Oratory Skills: internal & external
• Written Communication
• Planning & organizing
• Regulatory
• QbD (quality by design)
• Process Improvement
• Business/ Financial acumen
• Independent Judgement
• Strong analytical skills with the ability

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly require to talk, hear and grasp items. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
Long periods of sitting, standing, also bending, stooping, reaching, lifting. Will work around powders and other chemicals. Protective eyewear is required to be worn when in the lab.
The employee must be able to grasp, lift and/or move items over 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information
The Salary Range for this position at Lief Labs is $65k - $90k annually (USD). Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, skills, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, wellness benefits, education reimbursement program, and PTO. This position is bonus eligible.

Lief is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact the Lief Human Resources department.

Lief will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Lief uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States. E-Verify compares the information on your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to official government records.

Salary : $65 - $90