What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist position at TUV SUD America?
At TUV SUD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TUV SUD.
Established more than 150 years ago in Germany, TUV SUD is a leading global provider of technical services with more than 26.000 highly skilled employees across 1,000 offices worldwide. For over 30 years, throughout 33 locations, it is TUV SUD America's priority to create a safer future. To protect people, property and the environment from technology-related risks; we drive consumer protection, digital transformation, sustainable development, and urbanization.
TUV SUD America Inc., a global leader in product safety, regulatory affairs and certification,is looking for a knowledgeable Chemist in Chemical Characterization (Extractables & Leachables) to join our medical device testing laboratory. The Chemist will be focused on either LCMS or GCMS analysis in a fast-paced environment evaluating medical devices according to ISO 10993 under the accreditation requirements of 17025, GLP/GMP requirements and other applicable guidelines. The ideal candidate has a strong extractable and leachable laboratory background, as well as excellent client service, project management, and quality system.
Responsibilities
Will routinely perform advanced analytical analyses related to chemical characterization including method validation, feasibility assessments, sample analysis, and method development in relation to LCMS or GCMS.
Candidate will operate and maintain either a LCMS QTOF system or GCMS with Headspace capabilities (and potentially other instruments), including instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and routine testing of samples
Perform/extract samples (solid/liquid, liquid/liquid extraction, concentration)
Assist with execution of equipment installation, qualifications, and validations
Assist in the development of the laboratory quality, compliance, and laboratory support systems including SOP writing
Collaborate and clearly communicate with cross-functional teams and clients to ensure client's needs are met
Assist in maintaining chemical/material database
Contribute to continual lab improvements including new method development and improvement of existing methods
Qualifications:
Minimum BS/BA in chemistry or related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience. MS/PhD 1 years relevant experience
Prior LCMS or GCMS experience
Strong working knowledge of industry regulations (ISO 10993 series of standards, ISO 17025, ISO 13485, and GLPs)
Ability to organize and track multiple projects in a detail-oriented manner
Ability to work and be effective with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize and execute on daily project tasks
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills and be a proactive, collaborative team player
Proactive, collaborative team member
Self-starter with a positive and motivated attitude
Physical requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee must be able to wear appropriate PPE
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to crouch, bend, twist, and reach. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. The employee may be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time. The employee may have to perform activities with repetitive motions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include denying and distinguishing of colors.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
TUV SUD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the following:
Paid vacation time
Retirement savings plans
Wellness benefits
free parking spaces
Structured professional development
Sick leave
Long-term-service awards
Full time / permanent
on site
New Brighton
United States
Medical Devices & Healthcare
Professionals 3 - 5 years of experience
138638
TUV SUD Recruiting
TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
