Position Summary:

The Chemist is responsible for applying knowledge and skill in support of chemical formulation and analysis of production blends, and for testing incoming raw material component products. This is a temp to hire posititon with the inital contract being 3 months.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Formulate, process and analyze blends according to schedule; ensure timely release of quality product to stock to avoid backorder; meet unscheduled peaks as necessary 
• Compile and analyze test information as needed 
• Ensure proper reporting and compliant documentation of lot controlled ingredients (on batch records, ERP system, etc.); provide relevant data and prepare reports as needed 
• Drive the formulation and process of newly developed tests and manufacturing procedures; revise existing products as needed 
• Provide advanced support for the transfer of product to routine manufacturing 
• Coordinate corrective action for technical problems related to raw materials, finished products; minimize rejects and field complaints 
• Evaluate new technologies-- provide implement or recommend improvement initiatives 
• Assist with critical incoming raw materials and in-process procedures and specifications 
• Confer with functional and cross-functional counterparts as necessary to ensure efficient quality formulations 
• Participate in corrective and preventive actions-- identify issues and implement or recommend corrective action as necessary 
• Adhere to related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality system requirements, safety standards, and regulations 
• Participate in continual improvement activities throughout the Manufacturing function to enhance processes, products and standards 
• Other duties as assigned

Budget managed (if applicable): N/A

Internal Networking/Key relationships

• To be determined based on department needs

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Bachelors degree (Chemistry) or equivalent, with a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years related previous experience, preferably within a regulated medical device or pharmaceutical environment, required 
• Must possess detailed knowledge of chemistry and related scientific principles 
• Must be able to implement proper techniques and to modify and/or extend theory and practices 
• Good writing and documentation, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills are essential 
• Computer literacy required; knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with large enterprise resource planning (ERP) and electronic data management systems preferred
• Good problem solving skills required