What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Chemist position at Spectra Tech, Inc.?
Job Description:
The quality chemist is responsible for ensuring products meet quality and safety standards.
Key Functions:
* Performing Chemical Analysis: Conducting tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to verify they meet established specifications. This includes using various analytical techniques like chromatography (HPLC, GC), spectroscopy (UV-Vis, IR), and titration.
* Operating and Maintaining Lab Equipment: Setting up, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory instruments to ensure accurate and precise results.
* Documentation and Reporting: Meticulously recording all test data, observations, and results.
* Troubleshooting: Identifying and investigating any deviations from standard procedures or unexpected test results, often referred to as "out-of-specification" (OOS) results.
* Adhering to Safety and Compliance: Following strict safety protocols and industry regulations such as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field
Experience Level:
Experience: 0-2 years of experience in a laboratory setting
Technical skills:
Strong knowledge of organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry is essential.
Proficient in laboratory techniques, analytical instrumentation, and data analysis software.
Instrumental Analysis: Proficiency with core lab instruments like HPLC, GC, and spectrometers.
Wet Chemistry: A solid understanding of classical analytical methods like titration and gravimetric analysis.
Data Analysis: The ability to analyze and interpret data, often using statistical software and Microsoft Office applications.
Spectra Tech’s policy is to give equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with a disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.