Quality Control Chemist

Quality Control Chemist

Integrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with combined decades in the industry. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help you manage your talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since launching in 1996, IRI has attracted, assembled and retained key employees who are experts in their fields. This has helped us expand into new sectors and steadily grow.

Job Description

Quality Expectations.

• Ensure worksheets and other quality documents accurately reflect current procedure. Document procedures with appropriate technical detail in writing as directed by supervisor.
• Notify supervisor of any deviation from current procedure.
• Utilize system of quality documents for recording maintenance, calibration and usage of equipment and instruments as directed by supervisor.
• Properly label chemicals and reagents with all needed quality documentation.
• Successfully complete required quality training.
• Write and review drafts of quality procedures as directed by supervisor
• Record quality observations in databases as directed by supervisor to aid in quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Schedule, set-up and perform assays according to established protocols
• Review protocol and set-up assays according to priority level. Determine chemicals and quantities needed. Use appropriate equipment.
• Perform procedure independently, accurately, in a safe manner, according to an established protocol. Make minor adjustments to the protocol as needed.
• After completion of assay, appropriately discard waste; return reagents to proper location and clean area.
• Accurately interpret results and prepare complete, accurate and legible records.
• Complete volume of work required to achieve group/departmental goals and meet the established deadlines.
• Prepare written procedures as needed.
• Perform non-routine assays and assist in the troubleshooting process to resolve problems
• Carry out non-routine assays according to performance requirements for routine assays (see first essential responsibility).
• Use a logical approach to basic problem solving and demonstrate the ability and technical knowledge to develop a basic experimental design.
• Understand techniques and instrumentation to ensure accurate analysis
• Contribute to support function of the Laboratory
• Ensure that lab supplies are adequately stocked.
• Prepare testing reagents (e.g. buffers, gels, standards, etc.) as needed.
• Maintain (clean, calibrate, etc.) equipment, properly document and notify appropriate individuals if calibration is overdue.
• Maintain a clean work area and properly dispose of waste.
• Perform other group responsibilities thoroughly and in a timely manner.