3rd Shift Chemist - Bulk Lab II Thibiant Intl Lab / QA / QC Hourly Indirect

General Description:

The Bulk Chemist I is responsible to perform physical and analytical testing on in-process bulk material. Prepares lab batch adjustments and performs wet chemistry analysis, approving in-process batch adjustment and approving finished bulk product.

Specific Responsibilities & Duties:

• Promotes a safe working environment and adheres to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures,
• Performs physical tests including viscosity, pH, specific gravity, and organoleptic tests.
• Approves batch adjustments for in-process bulk products.
• Approves and release finished bulk product after completing physical tests.
• Performs variety of analytical methods using auto-titrator, and variety of wet chemistries following USP or customer specified methods.
• Performs color-matching analysis using a color analyzer.
• Performs particle size on in-process product using a particle size analyzer or microscope.
• Prepares lab batches per adjustment instructions and issue batch adjustment to compounding.
• Analyzes water from the manufacturing facility using TOC analyzer.
• Prepares and standardize reagent solutions.
• Evaluates and approve line start-up finished product samples.
• Performs full finished good testing as per customer specified.
• Performs calibration check for laboratory instruments to ensures they are functional and within calibration
• Ensures Bulk Laboratory is complaint with
• Performs related functions and duties as assigned
• Physical Requirements
• Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Capable of standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Bachelor of science; Chemistry field preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience in Quality Control preferably in analytical filed
• Must be able to maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area. Maintains housekeeping in conformance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLD's), Common Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Full knowledge of working with and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation.
• Good time-management skills
• Good English communications skills: speaking, reading, and writing.
• Advanced PC Knowledge i.e. MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is preferred
• Flexibility to work long hours during peak season or special schedules as needed to satisfying job requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and follow through on project assignments
• Ability to quickly remedy procedural problems
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Makes suggestions for improvements
• Communicates and collaborates with management

Work Environment:

• Laboratory environment
• Noise level is low to moderate
• Proper lighting and ventilation