Quality Control Chemist

Be a part of a global team where what we do matters! At Epredia, we recognize that our talented employees are vital to our success. Our team is dedicated, our work is rewarding – both personally and professionally – because what we do matters. 

We seek talented individuals who will contribute to and thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment while demonstrating a commitment to our core values, People, Customer, Results, Continuous Learning, and Innovation. 

People – We win as a team. 

Customer – We deliver customer-centric solutions. 

Continuous Learning – We learn and always aim to be better. 

Innovation – We innovate every day. 

Results – Results matter for all of us.

Job Title: Quality Control Chemist

Who you are: You have energy and drive in abundance, a passion for serving our customers and possess a growth mindset and love of continuous learning, with an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helping others win.  

Position Overview: Our values reinforce our culture of collaboration, growth mindset, and how we serve our customers.

• You will perform routine testing and inspection of manufactured products, raw materials, in-process samples and finished products in our Quality Assurance Laboratory. This testing is is essential to ensure the quality of our products for customers’ use in diagnosing cancer.
• You will report directly to the QC Laboratory Manager and be a member of a top-notch team of highly-skilled, energetic analysts. Every phase of production depends on the accuracy and thoroughness of the testing and inspections performed by the QA Lab staff.
  
  

Location: This is an on-site position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

What You Will Do

Performs routine testing on manufactured products, incoming raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods. Testing assays include: pH, water content (Karl Fischer titration), UV-Vis spectrophotometry, gas chromatography, formaldehyde titration, viscosity, refractive index, residue, and other routine chemical tests. Documents results with accuracy and adheres to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP, cGDP). Collaborates with Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D colleagues to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, assist with new instrument verification and validation, write work instructions, revise standard operating procedures, and develop/validate new testing assays. Works with colleagues in R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, and Manufacturing to review new raw materials, review product formulations, and adjust product formulations when necessary.

• Inspect incoming products and raw materials for quality specifications.
• Test samples for physical properties (pH, color, water content, residue, viscosity, specific gravity, RI, UV-Vis, FL-AA, GC assay, etc.).
• Record data and test results following good manufacturing and documentation practices.
• Calculate batch adjustments to meet specifications and approve batches for packaging.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering colleagues to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, validate equipment, write work instructions, and develop new tests.
• Investigate non-conformances and write corrective action reports.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a minimum of two years of experience in an analytical laboratory.
• Experience with analytical equipment (pH, titrations, gravimetry, RI, FL-AA, GC, etc.).
• Experience in proper data handling, documentation and recordkeeping (cGMP, cGDP).
• Detailed-oriented, positive team attitude, able to handle a fast pace and shifting priorities.
• Honesty, integrity, efficiency, punctuality, multitasking, and a good work ethic.
  
  

The hiring range for this position is: $49,500 – $61,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. (Epredia Company) offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Epredia does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes.

Building an Inclusive Culture: We are a company that brings the best people together and leverages their varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to invent on behalf of all customers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected classes which may exist under applicable federal, state or local law.