Job Title: Chemist
Location: Scarborough, ME
Duration: 06 Months with Possible
Shift: (2nd shift) 12 pm - 8:30 pm
This position is non-exempt. Hours over 40 will be paid Time and a Half.
Entry level skills, either AS with 1-2 years' experience, or BS Chemistry fresh grad.
Familiar with wet bench skills, using pH meters, titrations.
Some understanding of analytical theories.
This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.
Responsibilities:
" Maintains and supports the production schedule
" Investigates problem areas and areas of desirable improvement
" Undertakes new procedures and observes proper safety precautions
" Responsible for in-process QC testing of manufacturing material as it relates to qualifications, quality inspections and titration.
" Maintains quality systems and proper GMP/GLP
" Creates and follows protocols designed around product improvement
" Responsible for making critical and non-critical bioreagents for use in product and manufacturing processes using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
" Works in a team setting and coordinates manufacturing efforts based upon a set production schedule and maintaining the raw bioreagent supply as needed to support this schedule.
Basic Qualifications | Education:
Bachelor s Degree in a Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior Experience in the following areas:
Pipette
Spectrophotometry
HPLC
pH meters
Gel Electrophoresis o SDS Page
ELISA assays
Competencies:
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, manufacturing, and word processing software.