Chemist

Excite Pharma Services is a contract research organization (CRO) & contract manufacturing organization (CMO) providing analytical & manufacturing services to pharmaceutical clients in support of new drug development and technical transfer of existing pharmaceuticals both human and animal.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze for Pharmaceutical Compounds as requested along with helping other Chemists and Lab Technicians. Ensure proper documentation of samples, standards and reagents is being followed.

Reports to:

• Team Lead or above

Manages others:

• No

Specific responsibilities:

• Maintenance, repair and calibration of equipment.
• Assuring adequate inventory of reagents, standards, and supplies.
• Assuring proper records of reagents, standards, supplies and samples.
• Understanding and/or experience with methods being used in the laboratory.
• Training and assisting technicians and other staff assigned to help chemists with sample extraction, digestion, and cleanup of sample extracts for instrumental analysis.
• Verifying that records including sample preparation records are completed and maintained for each analysis conducted in their technical area.
• Instrumental analysis and parsing/entering data to generate reports for analyst review.
• Reviewing own work and those performed by other chemists and technicians in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Reviewing and editing Standard Operating Procedures for equipment as assigned by VPO and/or PM.
• Completing checklists to document review; and making recommendations for technical decisions.
• Investigating and evaluating new methodology and equipment in response to client requirements as assigned by VPO, MP and/or PM.
• Optimization of laboratory methods or method development as needed.
• Data review for other analysis areas.
• Ensure compliance with Laboratory Q.A. Manual, Safety Manual, and GMP/GLP regulations.
• Ensure paperwork for samples/standards is completed properly.
• Ensure maintenance and calibration information is tracked appropriately.
• Ensure ordering and receiving is being completed following the Standard Operating Procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Equivalent Experience
• 5 years of Experience
• HPLC experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization or while representing the organization
• Maintain thorough understanding of sampling techniques
• Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and other office applications

Skills:

• Ability to prioritize and schedule analysis to meet sample turnaround time
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Acts accordingly to the environmental standards of ethics and integrity.
• Must be able to work will all chemicals associated with an environmental and pharmaceutical testing laboratory
• Must have communication skills with the ability to work with others
• Excellent time management skills which includes the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, while achieving different deadlines
• Familiar with laboratory computer software and Microsoft Office Suite

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary requirement?

Work Location: In person