Quality Control Chemist

Position Details:

· Contract Duration: 6 months, with potential for extension or permanent placement.

· Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, starting in January.

· Pay Rate: $28 - $30 an hour

· Work Environment: Sole chemist in a start-up environment, working in a collaborative lab space requiring independence and initiative.

· Growth Potential: Opportunity to grow within the company and contribute to the development of new processes and systems.

· Interview Process: Two-stage interview process for quick decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Independent Laboratory Management:

o Operate as the sole QC chemist at the NCRC location, managing the QC lab independently.

o Maintain the lab in accordance with GLP standards, ensuring all equipment, including ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) instruments, is calibrated and qualified.

o Handle inventory and ensure the availability of materials and reagents for testing.

Quality Control Testing:

o Perform QC testing for medical device combination products, adhering to established protocols and SOPs.

o Operate ICT NS instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability in results.

o Conduct stability, in-process, and final product testing to meet regulatory requirements.

o Perform wet chemistry analyses as required.

Documentation and Compliance:

o Record all test results and findings with precision, following GLP guidelines and company standards.

o Draft, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent lab practices.

o Assist in preparing reports and summaries for internal and regulatory review.

o Support audit and inspection readiness by maintaining meticulous records.

Proactive Contribution:

o Take initiative in problem-solving and ensuring deadlines are met.

o Be ready to step up and take ownership of challenges as they arise.

Qualifications:

Education:

o Associate's degree in a scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences) or a Bachelor's degree preferred.

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Experience:

o Minimum of 2 years of experience in a GLP-regulated laboratory.

o Hands-on experience with ICP-MS instrumentation, ICT NS instruments, and wet chemistry techniques is required.

o Previous experience with medical device combination product testing is a plus.

Skills:

o Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

o Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

o Proficiency in following GLP protocols and maintaining meticulous documentation.

Attributes:

o Hardworking, reliable, and highly trustworthy.

o Passionate about science and quality control.

o A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment and isn't afraid to take initiative.