Chemist 3 – Quality Assurance Chemist

A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and two years of experience independently performing analytical chemistry procedures which include designing, developing, and implementing analytical methods and procedures
Three additional years of pertinent experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated expertise in chemistry and chemical testing based on education and previous work experience in a laboratory conducting testing of samples
Demonstrated expertise in analytical laboratory procedures, techniques, and scientific methods of measurement
Working knowledge of regulatory and quality control guidelines related to testing and research, including cGMP and ISO/IEC 17025
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate ethical and sound judgment
Keen attention to detail, self-motivated, results driven, with the ability to think outside the box, focused on continuous improvement
Ability to multi-task and work with flexibility in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and sometimes challenging environment
Strong time-management skills and ability to perform strategic prioritization
Promote a strong customer service culture while adhering to the highest quality and industry standards
Excellent organizational skills

Assists with the development and validation of new methods to meet changes in current best practices, technologies, regulatory framework, or customer needs
Utilizes LC-QQQ, GC-QQQ, GC-MS, HPLC and other instruments for analyses
Carries out extractions and prepares samples of various matrices for analyses
Reviews and quantifies data generated from the instrumentation
Authors and reviews technical documents such as SOPs and work instructions
Performs other job-related tasks (within the scope of experience and training) as specified by the laboratory manager/director
Keeps complete and legible records
Lias with QAO for chemistry issues and enhancements to chemistry QC
Reviews data packets – guides others for consistent review by team
Helps develop project plans with chemists and assists in follow-up once approved
Reviews/develops Control charts
Serves as expert witness in contested cases as needed
Performs internal audits
Meets regularly with QA group to discuss audit findings, risks
Provides Management Review support with input, action plans, implementation, etc.
Stays current on QA issues in chem areas (ISO, TNI, other states requirements, etc)