Analytical Chemist

SUMMARY:

Monitors day-to-day laboratory regulatory compliance, method and instrument performance, and leads or implements the development of analytical methods and investigations. Distributes and schedules work assignment in support of project activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Includes the following, but other duties may be assigned as company’s needs dictate.

· Assures that reports of analyses, analytical methods, method validation reports, method transfer reports and other technical reports are accurate, complete regulatory compliant, and conform to all relevant SOPs.

· Formulation and drug stability studies: plan, prepare, manage, and report.

· Distributes work assignments.

· Participates in method development, validation, and transfer.

· Ensures appropriate regulatory compliance in all relevant laboratory activities.

· Participates in the various employee support systems such as reviews, interviews, and disciplinary actions.

· Participates in or lead various elements of laboratory operations such as calibration, maintenance, housekeeping, and stocking of supplies.

· Trains analysts in analytical methods and relevant procedures.

· Assists the Manager in planning, staffing, budgeting, and other administrative tasks as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises other Chemists/Analysts or Technicians. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in

accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities included

interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising

performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving

problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a scientific discipline; and 4 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must demonstrate knowledge of common analytical tools and techniques. Experience in HPLC of active pharmaceutical ingredients (content and purity) and polymer characterization (thermal analysis (TGA and DSC) and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) preferred. Experience in characterization of controlled release formulations including solubility, release kinetics, and stability.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific literature, technical journals and legal

documents. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and analytical methods procedures. Ability to effectively present information to company management and staff.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and statistical formulas and functions.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variable. Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee if frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision, and ability to use analytical instruments requiring accurate focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic, caustic, or flammable chemicals, thermal heat sources and risk of electric shock. Significant exposure to EMF radiation of varying frequencies. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Job may require travel by airplane, automobile or other public conveyance.

Sunrider Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.