Qc Chemist

PURPOSE

The QC Chemist performs a variety of analytical laboratory testing of manufactured bulk products and finished goods and assures compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Testing batches made for production by the manufacturing department and giving batch adjustments when needed

· Recheck batches after adjustment

· Operate lab equipment as part of testing procedures as required

· Responsible for submitting bulk product samples and finished goods samples to the contract lab for various testing requirements

· Responsible for preparing paperwork to send with the sample for testing

· Responsible for generating certificate of analysis and test reports

· Approves the first sample of finished goods provided by the Production department at the start-up of each production run

· Ensures all lab finished goods standards are up-to-date

· Responsible for lab instrument calibrations in coordination with the other chemists as described in the SOP’s

· Acts as back-up for the other QC personnel as needed (tasks may include: QC Chemist for raw material testing, incoming components, and other duties as assigned by the QC manager), i.e. preparing solutions used in testing; ordering lab supplies; filing records; Instrument calibrations; EMP (premises swabbing); Compiling Master batch record for drug products; Maintain lab housekeeping

COMPETENCIES

· Must have adequate knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing practices

· Share in some tasks with the other lab staff such as preparing solutions used in testing, ordering lab supplies, filing records

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree of science, chemistry or other related science discipline

· Must have a minimum two years of experience in a related area

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $38,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person