Job Description

Job Location: The Ritedose Corporation - Columbia, SC 29203
Position Type: 2CEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $26.48 - $28.69 Hourly

Job Category: ScienceThe Analytical Services Chemist I role is for an entry level laboratory professional with responsibility for performing analytical testing related to raw materials, compounding support activities, and in-process and finished product testing in the Analytical Services Laboratory.  Other responsibilities include sampling, testing, and releasing of utilities.
Responsibilities:
- Performing chemical raw material (sampling, testing and release), in-process (including product formulation activities), and final product including stability and complaint sample testing.
- Responsible for performing tests associated with method validations and transfers as assigned, including cleaning and equipment validations.
- Responsible for data and/or document review when requested.
- Notify Laboratory Manager immediately of out of specification results and assist in the investigations of OOS and deviations as requested by the Laboratory Management.
- Assist in special projects and regulatory audits as requested by Laboratory Management.
- Assist in collaboration of laboratory SOPs when requested.
- Responsible for ensuring new logbooks are acquired and coordinating documents ready for off-site storage to include documents located in the file cabinets.
- Responsible for ensuring inventory is performed and assisting with ordering when requested.
- Responsible for ensuring that routine maintenance of instrumentation is performed as stated in the instrument manual and contacting the manufacturer for assistance when needed.
- Responsible for the general maintenance of the Chemistry Laboratory including good housekeeping and a safe working environment.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures, documentation, safety, health, and cGMP Guidelines.
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Qualifications
- BS degree in Chemistry or related field
- Previous experience with standard laboratory techniques, wet chemistry tests, titration, spectroscopy, HPLC, GC, and modern Data Acquisition Systems preferred
- Proficient with current word processing, spreadsheets, and database software
- Must be detail focused, have a strong work ethic, and the ability to participate in and contribute to a team-oriented work environment by developing positive working relationships within the laboratory and between other departments