Hours Worked: Typically, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.
Compensation Range: $20 - $21 an hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).
Position Summary
The Analytical Chemist I is responsible for completing physical tests on raw materials at a client’s manufacturing facility.
Duties And Responsibilities
Perform physical testing of raw materials using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications appropriate to the sample.
Maintain and calibrate lab equipment as required
Maintain lab cleanliness and restock reagents and consumables
Support Quality and continuous improvement projects for facility
Understand and adhere to standards for appropriate test methods and SOP’s.
Prepare a variety of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications.
Perform any required quality and safety checks on samples submitted prior to testing.
Performs testing in coordination with clients, coworkers, and supervision from management
Escalates troubleshooting to client as soon as possible
Accurately report and record test data in electronic notebook or handwritten notebooks as needed in a timely manner
Report safety, instrument and technical issues to the appropriate contacts.
Prepare a variety of equipment for testing using prescribed standards / specifications
Maintain supplies, lab cleanliness and analytical instrumentation, as required.
Prepare stock solutions, and keeping shelves and reagent stocked.
Maintain up to date knowledge of current methods and products to be tested.
Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
Comply with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
Follow the guidelines set forth by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Adhere to the requirements of the client’s Quality System.
Perform testing independently and with limited to no supervision from management.
Identify and escalate issues to clients and management.
Prepare written technical reports; learn and use client LIM system
Perform basic data analysis as-assigned
Assist with training if requested and qualified on the method or process
Ability and flexibility to work a rotational schedule if needed to support a 24/7 facility operation
Other duties as defined by client sponsor, department needs and workload.
Skills & Proficiencies
Knowledge of GMP regulations, preferred
Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to overlay tasks as able
Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines
Individual and Team work ethic
Proficiency with Windows, Word & Excel
Attention to detail
Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement
Ability to present both facts and recommendations effectively
Technical problem-solving and process-improvement skills
Adheres to company Values
Education And Experience
Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in chemistry or closely related field
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Environmental Services
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