What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist 2 position at Dental Technologies Inc?
Summary
The QC Chemist 2 is responsible for all testing, data generation and documentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Will be assigned a role in the quality control lab (for example, in-process and finished products, raw materials, microbiologist or medical devices). Must be cross trained to completely perform at least one other role and have moderate proficiency in a third role.
- Participates in OOS investigations by providing data and supporting testing needs. Contributes to writing OOS reports.
- Writes Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIR) as required.
- Identifies procedures that need to be updated and updates them with support as needed.
- Performs basic troubleshooting of laboratory issues or quality issues in production
- Maintains a neat and orderly working environment.
- Completes all training according to QC Raw Materials job function in the Training Matrix (GF-221) in accordance with QSP 18.01.01.
- Performs testing after training on the applicable procedures required by the test has been completed and properly documented.
- Performs other tasks, as assigned.
Competencies
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors of Science in Chemistry or related science and a least 2 years of applicable laboratory experience. Advanced proficiency in at least 2 roles in the quality control lab, and moderate proficiency on at least 1 other role.
Experience with advanced laboratory techniques including analytical instrumentation (including at a minimum, HPLC, GC, and FTIR), wet chemistry techniques (including making standard solutions, titrations, using pH or other electrodes, etc.), accurate documentation of laboratory results
Language Skills
Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in a laboratory environment with hazardous chemicals and occasionally airborne particles. The employee will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment including lab coats, particle respirators, chemical goggles/glasses, gloves, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but in some cases can be high and require hearing protection.
Pay Range
The QC Chemist 2 is a non-exempt position that is paid hourly. Pay rate will be dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and experience.
EEO Statement
Dental Technologies Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.