Production Chemist I

Pay Range: $20.71hr - $25.71hr

Job Overview:

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.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to laboratory safety rules.
• Read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to job functions.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance of laboratory equipment and maintain maintenance logbooks.
• Manufacture all products via Batch Records and/or Standard Operating 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.
• Participate 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, ensuring materials are appropriately labeled, approved for use, and in sufficient quantity to complete required tasks.
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate BOM process descriptions.
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate NCMR and deviations.
• Perform complex and simple formulations, component and material evaluations, equipment calibrations, and maintenance.
• Work overtime and/or on weekends as required.
• Maintain awareness of the quality consequences that may occur from improper performance of specific job duties, including awareness of device defects that may occur during product design, verification, validation, manufacturing, and testing activities.
• Exhibit professional behavior with both internal and external business associates consistent with corporate policies and practices, building productive working relationships.
• Carry out duties in compliance with established business policies.
• Perform 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 of experience in a laboratory environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintain accurate records and notes, and carry 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.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Process-oriented, logical, analytical, meticulous, highly organized, and able to analyze data and 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.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Driven for results.