Production Chemist Direct Placement - Contract

Title: Production Chemist 1
Location: Pomona California
Shift: Monday - Friday 6 AM - 2:30 PM
Duration: 12+ Months contract


Description:
The Position Of Production Chemist I Is Within Our Toxicology Business Unit Located In California. Under Close Supervision, This Position Is Responsible For A Variety Of Manufacturing Support Functions Involving The Operation Of Lab Equipment And Conduct Of Procedures/Tasks According To Established GMP, Under The Direction Of Senior Staff.
This Job Description Will Be Reviewed Periodically And Is Subject To Change By Management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Adhere To Laboratory Safety Rules
· Read And Understand Standard Operating Procedures (Sops) Related To Job Functions
· Perform The Daily, Weekly, Monthly, And Yearly Maintenance Of Laboratory Equipment And Maintain Maintenance Logbooks
· Manufacture All Products Via Batch Records And/Or Standard Operation Procedures (Sops) Following The Guidelines For Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) In Accordance With The Quality System
· Manufacture Antibody Solutions, Drug Positive Solutions, Enzyme-Conjugate Solutions, EIA Calibrators And Controls And Reagents
· Perform A Variety Of Analytical EIA In-Process Testing
· Perform Daily Temperature Monitoring
· Carry Out Production Tasks In Support Of Manufacturing Goals And Objectives
· Participates In Lean Activities
· Operate Laboratory Equipment Safely, As Trained And Directed, In Accordance With Established Practices
· Maintain Records And Notebooks As Directed In A Neat, Thorough And Accurate Manner. Perform Required Data Entry On Company Planning And Materials Management System. Report Results To Supervisor
· Maintain A Neat And Organized Workplace. Ensure Materials Are Appropriately Labeled, Approved For Use And In Enough Quantity To Complete Required Tasks
· Recommend And Participate In Document Revisions To Ensure Accurate BOM's Process Descriptions
· Recommend And Participate In Document Revisions To Ensure Accurate NCMR And Deviations
· Perform Complex Simple Formulations, Component And Material Evaluations, Equipment Calibrations And Maintenance
· Ability To Work Overtime And/Or On Weekends
· Understands And Is Aware Of The Quality Consequences Which May Occur From The Improper Performance Of Their Specific Job; Has Awareness Of Device Defects That May Occur In Their Area Of Responsibility, Including Product Design, Verification And Validation, Manufacturing And Testing Activities
· Responsible For Exhibiting Professional Behavior With Both Internal/External Business Associates That Reflects Positively On The Company And Is Consistent With The Company’s Policies And Practices; Build Productive Internal/External Working Relationships
· Carries Out Duties In Compliance With Established Business Policies
· Other Duties As Assigned, According To The Changing Needs Of The Business

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· BA Or BS In Chemistry Or Biological Sciences
· 0 To 2 Years’ Experience In Laboratory Environment
· Strong Verbal And Written Communication Skills
· Ability To Follow Detailed Instructions, Maintains Accurate Records And Notes, And Carries Out Assignments In A Thorough, Conscientious Fashion While Adhering To Safe Laboratory Practices

Preferred Qualifications:
· Knowledge Of A Variety Of Lab Equipment And Their Operation Is Preferred
· Demonstrate Problem-Solving And Troubleshooting Skills
· Process Orientated, Logical, Analytical, Meticulous, Highly Organized And Able To Analyze Data & Implement Solutions
· Ability To Work In A Team Environment While Satisfying Individual Responsibilities And Objectives.
· Knowledge And Ability To Use MS Office And Other Manufacturing Systems
· Adaptable And Willing To Take On Multiple New Tasks And Responsibilities
· Independent Collaborative Self-Starter With The Ability To Make Appropriate Quality-Related Decisions In Real Time

Competencies:
· Attention To Detail
· Work In A Team Environment
· Driven For Results