Job Title:Production Chemist
Location: Pamona CA
Duration: 12 months

The position of Production Chemist I is within our Toxicology Business Unit located in California.
Under close supervision, this position is responsible for a variety of manufacturing support functions involving the operation of lab equipment and conduct of procedures/tasks according to established GMP, under the direction of senior staff.
This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.
 
Responsibilities:

• Adhere to laboratory safety rules
• Read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to job functions
• Perform the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance of laboratory equipment and maintain maintenance logbooks
• Manufacture all products via Batch Records and/or Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) following the guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance with the Quality System
• Manufacture antibody solutions, drug positive solutions, enzyme-conjugate solutions, EIA calibrators and controls and reagents
• Perform a variety of analytical EIA in-process testing
• Perform daily temperature monitoring
• Carry out production tasks in support of manufacturing goals and objectives
• Participates in Lean Activities
• Operate laboratory equipment safely, as trained and directed, in accordance with established practices
• Maintain records and notebooks as directed in a neat, thorough and accurate manner. Perform required data entry on company planning and materials management system. Report results to supervisor
• Maintain a neat and organized workplace. Ensure materials are appropriately labeled, approved for use and in enough quantity to complete required tasks
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate BOM's process descriptions
• Recommend and participate in document revisions to ensure accurate NCMR and deviations
• Perform complex simple formulations, component and material evaluations, equipment calibrations and maintenance
• Ability to work overtime and/or on weekends
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business

 Minimum qualifications | Education/experience:

• BA or BS in Chemistry or Biological Sciences
• 0 to 2 years’ experience in laboratory environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintains accurate records and notes, and carries out assignments in a thorough, conscientious fashion while adhering to safe laboratory practices.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of a variety of lab equipment and their operation is preferred
• Demonstrate problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Process orientated, Logical, analytical, meticulous, highly organized and able to analyze data & implement solutions
•  Ability to work in a team environment while satisfying individual responsibilities and objectives.
• Knowledge and ability to use MS Office and other manufacturing systems
•  Adaptable and willing to take on multiple new tasks and responsibilities
•  Independent collaborative self-starter with the ability to make appropriate quality-related decisions in real time

Competencies:

•  Attention to detail
•  Work in a team environment
• ·Driven for results

Additional Skills Needed

• This Entry Level Chemist Role is for the Bulk Reagent Formulation. (Manufacturing)
• Recent or new grads with lab experience would work fine in role. It will be better if they come with GMP experience but if not can be taught onsite
•  Batch records. SOPs.
• Science BS -
• Is a master degree considered overqualified? Yes this is an entry level position.
• What types of projects and test will the worker be doing.
• Making reagents for ELISA, HEIA, and Calibrators and Controls. Antibody purification.
• Testing antibodies, antigens.
• Making reagents and testing them.
• Interacting with quality control and quality assurance team.
• Preferably 1 to 2.
• Experience in medical device, leadership and good writing skills.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $22.00/hr - $24.00/hr.