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Chemist II
Chemist II
Department: Quality Control
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Reports To: QC Laboratory Supervisor
Pay Range: $70,000- $90,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for performing various laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid or liquid materials. Laboratory tests will primarily include wet chemistry and will include advanced use of instrumentation such as Gas Chromatography and High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography. This position will also be responsible for performing identification testing using wet chemistry or instrumentation analysis, physical property testing and general laboratory upkeep. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining a laboratory notebook in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs tests on a wide variety of samples of manufactured products to verify their conformity to defined specifications. Such products may be regulated under Good Manufacturing Practices and regulated by government regulatory agencies like FDA. As such the individual is required to have an advanced knowledge of GMPs and other pertinent government regulations.
Operates basic laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, pH meters, FTIR, and spectrophotometers.
Operates Gas Chromatography and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography. Troubleshooting and general instrument maintenance knowledge is required.
May be required to apply laboratory knowledge and regulatory understanding to special projects.
Records test results on standardized forms and laboratory notebooks.
Writes test reports describing procedures used and using basic mathematical analysis following Good Documentation Practices.
Understands basic statistical concepts that may be required to reach sound scientific conclusions.
Participates in Out of Specification investigations to resolve scientific issues in a timely manner.
Maintains workspace and common areas for tidiness and cleanliness.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and independently. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university in chemistry, biochemistry or related scientific field with 2 - 4 years experience working in a laboratory in an industrial or academic setting. Or, a Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with 0-2 years' experience
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
The individual is required to have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as unit conversion, stoichiometry, and basic chemistry formulas. The individual must also be able to apply basic mathematical skills such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to basic problem-solving techniques. Some knowledge of basic statistical techniques is recommended.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None required for this position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must pass respiratory fitness test as position requires employee to wear a respirator.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
How to apply for a position:
Download Employment Application
Download Instrument Experience Questionnaire
(If you are applying for a Chemist or Laboratory position,
please also complete and return our Instrument Experience Questionnaire.)
EMAIL: hr@spectrumchemical.com
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Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. leverages more than 50 years of expertise in sourcing, QC testing and repackaging of chemicals provided by other manufacturers to meet the needs of organizations in highly regulated industries. Spectrum Chemical is a certified women's business enterprise (WBE).
Over 200 Spectrum Chemical employees work together across three worldwide locations. We offer more than 45,000 chemicals in laboratory, scale-up and bulk quantities, as well as more than 60,000 supplies, equipment, consumables and PPE. In all, we represent 250 manufacturers and serve 120 industries in 70 countries.
We conduct in-house QC testing by lot to safeguard quality at each of our facilities and provide extensive regulatory and scientific documentation to ensure compliance. We also offer change control, lot traceability and supply chain transparency to eliminate unpredictability. Our products are packaged and stored under cGMP in FDA-registered and inspected facilities.
With our diverse product portfolio and relentless focus on quality, we deliver security of supply to minimize risk and raw material variability, as well as offer highly personalized service and practical consultations to earn your trust and exceed expectations.
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