Summary This position holder will be responsible for conducting a variety of tasks, including request or order the raw materials needed, make the lab trials based on given formulation, test the product using pH meter, viscometer and pycnometer.
Qualifications Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily using the skills and abilities outlined in this job description.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to prioritize work and complete assignments with little to no supervision.
Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, personel, and co-workers.
Strong knowledge of basic chemistry formulas and characteristics Education.
Experience and Licensure Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or any related science Technical Skills Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook; Must have good visual/organoleptic alertness, aseptic techniques in testing of the products.
Knowledge to operate the basic analytical instrumentation, thermometer, pH-meter, viscometer, Balance and Moisture Balance, and perform the necessary calculations.
Language Skills Must demonstrate good command of the English language, communicating clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing to individuals and groups.
Mathematical Skills Must have college level mathematic skills.
Compute basic and advanced mathematical equations such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and percentages.
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Work will be conducted in an FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) regulated pharmaceutical laboratory environment with risk of exposure to various chemicals and bacterial organisms associated with the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements and cosmetics.
Distractions such as noise from telephones, keyboards, talking, paging systems and equipment are common Temperatures are regulated by facilities management and are not within the direct control of the individual.
Position requires the incumbent to move from the work area to other areas of the company, including other offices, cubicles, warehouse and production areas, conference rooms and other offices in the same building or another building.
The incumbent may be required to walk or drive his or her own vehicle to a second location a short distance away.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for up to eight hours per day, lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
with or without assistance, reach above shoulder height, bend, stoop, and crawl to retrieve items from under desk or floor level cabinet or drawer; push and pull, use a computer keyboard and laboratory equipment throughout the workday while performing essential responsibilities.
Exposure to standard chemicals used in an office environment is expected and includes but is not limited to toner, glue, and liquid paper or white out.