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Chemist, Senior Job Description
- Facilitate conference calls with clients, act as technical lead
- Potentially conduct travel to client sites
- Solve complicated regulatory, legal and formulation issues by creating analytical test methods and designing experiments
- Perform analysis on regulated batches and R&D experimental batches following cGMP guidelines
- Hands-on conducting bench-scale and pilot-scale experiments
- Develop test protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Prepare reports to document experimental procedures and findings
- Directly support regional customers as needed for successful and on time project completion
- Provides inputs to new Quality Standards and Standard Analytical Tests
- Maintain a broad knowledge of the analytical techniques relevant to the characterisation of active ingredients and formulations in order to select the most appropriate methods and maximize the effectiveness of the Product Characterisation Group’s contribution to projects
- A strong knowledge in analytical device (HPLC, GC, UV, ) is preferred
- Ability to work under pressure in multiple projects simultaneously
- Extensive knowledge of cGMPs, GLPs, and FDA/ICHHHHbHHH guidelines and their application to drug development
- Candidate must be able to work independently on a variety of tasks with minimal supervision
- Minimum 6-7 years’ experience in pharmaceutical GMP-regulated industries in Quality Control Raw Materials lab or equivalent experience
- Must have a working knowledge of FDA and ex-USA regulatory requirements industry quality management tools, standards, and industry quality systems
Chemist, Senior Job Description
- Documents work and maintain study documentation and laboratory records
- Run the instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer (Coulometric and Volumetric), UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, IC, and dissolution apparatus
- Experience with coatings and/or fertilizer chemistry
- Perform various type of testing using chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer (Coulometric and Volumetric), UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, IC, IR, ICP, AA, TGP, DSC, PDA, auto-titrators, TLC, and dissolution apparatus
- Design and perform synthetic organic chemistry experiments efficiently and independently
- Develop/Optimize recipes for products following APQP process
- Work with application team to develop application line simulation parameters to ensure that line trials and product introductions are right first time
- Work with Process Technology team to define process instructions for manufacture of products
- Working with PT of new / modified product alignment (scale up) into production, following the agreed alignment procedure
- Keep test specifications and test methods up to date, develop new specifications and methods as required
- Good technical background in paint related industry or in chemistry related major
- Bachelor in chemical field or vocational training background with 5+ years coating experience (Intergrated Process II experience as plus)
- Good sense of technology automotive OEM Coatings
- Entry level position for M.S
- A PhD in Analytical Chemistry or Physical Science or a first degree plus significant, demonstrable experience in the application of analytical techniques and procedures to the characterisation of complex materials
- Able to work effectively in a cross-functional team setting
Chemist, Senior Job Description
- Develop, review and recommend continuous improvement of internal laboratory training programs updating laboratory testing methods and procedures
- Ensure Laboratory Management Systems (SLIM) is fully operational and utilised to ensure compliance with all test procedures, methods and quality systems, through the delivery of traceable and accurate results
- Maintain materials and maintenance related systems assisting with the management of the laboratory database
- Establish, build and maintain relationships with refinery laboratory personnel
- A Degree level qualification in Chemistry or relevant Science discipline
- Have competency in the chemistry, application and use of more than one automotive catalyst technology
- Laboratory experience in the preparation of automotive catalyst samples
- Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing independently and in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines
- Promotes and contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude
- Plans individual workload in coordination with team members
- Technical expertise in developing and running analytical methods using common quantitative techniques including UPLC/HPLC-UV/FL/ELSD/MS, UV/Vis, GC, and wet chemistry
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field
- The individual must have demonstrated thorough working knowledge of chemical analysis, including UP/HPLC, GC, prep HPLC, LCMS, tablet/suspension dissolution
- The individual needs to be able to collaborate with other teams, maintain and strengthen cross departmental relationships
- Proven expertise in MS Office
- Experience in method development and validation using laboratory equipment such as GC-FID, GC-MS, GC-MS/HS, HPLC-DAD, HPLC-MS, ICP-MS, UV-Vis, TOC, FT-IR, extraction systems)
Chemist, Senior Job Description
- Problem identification and troubleshooting of complex chemistry related problems with limited supervision
- Must have a minimum of one (1) year transferable industry experience (not academic) but in a production working laboratory
- Position includes overtime and you can be called back to the laboratory during off hours, due to emergency projects
- Write analytical methods used in the laboratory based on official methods, review and update the Methods manual, SOP manual and other quality system procedures as required
- Assist in the supervision of staff to carry out laboratory analysis according to established methods that meets Quality Control (QC) standards
- Evaluate the procurement of new laboratory equipment when required
- Performs numerous types of polymerization, including solution and emulsion polymerization, coating formulation and application testing
- Duplicate prototype
- Perform other duties or projects assigned as necessary
- Develop novel and more efficient synthetic process
- Preference will be given to individuals with experience in flexible polyurethane foam chemistry backgrounds
- At least Bachelor degree in science preferably in a chemistry related field
- 4 or more years of GMP pharmaceutical laboratory experience
- Working knowledge of raw materials, KF, Dissolution, and HPLC
- M.Sc or Ph.D
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in developing skin care formulations
Chemist, Senior Job Description
- Responsible for evaluating and registration of new products and raw materials, in compliance with procedures
- Prepare and present Papers, Posters or Technology Presentations and draft of patent applications
- Identify and lead projects related to the product line and complete projects assigned
- Use structure-property relationship knowledge to understand root cause for product issues and assist with product development
- Be active in domestic and possibly international standards organizations that have jurisdiction for roofing material and performance standards
- Specify the quality of raw materials for products to ensure good plant processing characteristics and product field performance at the lowest cost
- Establish test protocol and requirements to ensure long term field performance of both component and system
- Plans and leads multiple technical development projects and the commercialization process based on project objectives and timelines
- Reads and interprets patents and regulations, examines new product concepts and technology, and determines how to improve or utilize technologies
- Serves as a team member for moderate-difficult projects to provide technical management and direction to product development, quality control, manufacturing processes, and other operations
- The ideal candidate will have experience with insecticide and or repellent consumer products and considered a plus to have experience in product development for developing/emerging markets
- Experience in creating clear reports using Word and Excel including moderate statistics and statistical analysis
- Open-minded person with a willingness and initiative to approach the role with new and non-traditional methods
- Strong planning and organizing skills with a demonstrated ability to set realistic goals and timetables
- Strong leadership skills and possess the ability to influence others for a positive business impact
- Excellent communication skills, both in person and via phone, email