QC Chemist I, GMP

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Cayman Chemical Company supplies scientists worldwide with the resources necessary for advancing human and animal health. We offer a vast product catalog that is constantly growing to meet the needs of our clients. Additionally, we provide service programs that include comprehensive solutions to drive clients’ projects to completion.

Our mission is to make research possible. That starts by employing a talented and highly qualified group of experts that develop the tools to support research scientists. 

Currently, we are looking to add a GMP QC Chemist I to the team:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform routine sampling and GMP analytical testing to support the timely release of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished APIs in accordance with approved specifications and procedures.
• Assist with GC and HPLC method development, qualification, and optimization activities for new projects in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Perform analytical testing to support method validation, transfer, verification, stability studies, and investigational activities (e.g., OOS/OOT), as well as other laboratory projects as assigned.
• Promptly report all data aberrations to management and participate in supervised investigations.
• Perform laboratory housekeeping, including glassware cleaning, reagent management, and routine instrument preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain complete, legible, accurate, and contemporaneous records of all laboratory activities in notebooks, logbooks, and electronic systems in compliance with GMP requirements and data integrity principles.
• Perform secondary review of analytical data, calculations, and documentation generated by other analysts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and GMP compliance.
• Communicate work status and progress to the supervisor on a regular basis.
• Adhere to laboratory safety procedures and requirements, including proper handling of chemicals and hazardous materials.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of laboratory experience using modern analytical instrumentation, including GC, HPLC, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, and related analytical techniques - experience in a GMP-regulated environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in HPLC/GC analysis and participation in method development, validation, or transfer activities.
• Ability to work normal business hours on-site in Ann Arbor, MI.
• Demonstrate Cayman’s Core Values – Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning, and Excellence.

What we Provide: 

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time-off (4 weeks) for vacations, sick and/or personal reasons
• Over 10 paid holidays per year, including the week of 12/24 through 1/1
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Debt Payment Program
• Life and disability insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (FSA)
• Fun employee events all year long
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Casual dress
• Onsite Gym Facility