Associate Quality Control Chemist (Laboratory)

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role: 

Evaluate products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group and department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Safely perform operations to meet quality expectations

• Ensure quality throughout the process

• Ensure adequate training has been completed in order to perform tasks/assignments

• Perform routine assays, processes and/or unit operations

• Complete the volume of work required to achieve group/departmental goals and meet deadlines

• Contribute to support functions of the lab (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal)

• Communicate the status of operations and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor

• Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines

• Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely as required by current procedures

• Interact with other departments as needed

• Participate in quality audits as needed

• Accurately perform procedures independently

• Improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles in compliance with change control procedures

• Identify and participate in opportunities for process improvement under the guidance of a Supervisor or Scientist

• Take the necessary actions to resolve any unsafe conditions

• Train personnel and act as a technical consultant as needed

• Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates

• Supply information based on experience and knowledge 

Physical Attributes 
  

• Wear appropriate protective gear, (hard hats, glasses/goggles, chemical resistant suits, gloves, safety shoes) and other personal protection equipment “PPE” to protect from toxic or corrosive chemicals in the forms of liquids, solids, vapors or airborne particles

• View computer monitors for long periods of time

• Sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch or crawl for long periods of time while performing the duties of this job

• Ability to speak, hear and smell

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and may need to lift more than 50 pounds with assistance

• Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and have the ability to adjust focus

• Regularly use phones, computers, computer monitors and all office/laboratory equipment

  
Who You Are: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other life science discipline

          OR

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 4+ years of work experience in a life science field, chemical production, and laboratory environment 

  
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge in chemistry or biochemistry, math and general science

• Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment

• Independent chemistry lab research desired 

• Experience with process and analytical techniques, equipment and unit operations 

• Safe chemical handling methods

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Hours: 4:30 PM - 2:30 AM, Wed - Sat

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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