Quality Control Chemist
$58,240–$58,240 year
On-sitePocomoke City, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Conduct quality control testing and chemical manufacturing for Ricca's inventory products, ensuring all analyses meet specified procedures and regulatory standards. Schedule daily testing, collect data, calculate measurement uncertainty budgets, and prepare Certificate of Analysis reports without errors. Perform routine and non-routine analyses independently, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, and compile data for OOS investigations and technical complaint analyses. Maintain compliance with ISO 17034 and cGMP/GLP regulations while managing inventory levels and participating in inter-laboratory round robin testing. Requires a Bachelor's in Chemistry and 3-5 years of QC experience; role involves potential overtime, weekend work, and exposure to hazardous materials in varying environmental conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or similar field, such as biology, engineering or physics
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in quality control analytical laboratory or regulated manufacturing environment preferably in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry
- Experience in handling and operating laboratory glassware and equipment for testing purposes
- Working knowledge of ISO9001:2008 standards, cGMP/GLP regulation, and laboratory sample processes
- Ability to speak, write and conduct business in English
- Sufficient eyesight to read business documents and properly fill out appropriate Quality System Records and Forms
- Ability to understand and then follow written and verbal work instructions and quality system procedures without direct and constant supervision
- Sufficient mental capacity to accommodate and successfully implement changes in work tasks and quality system changes
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and with the team
- Strong follow through
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Good communication
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Time management
- Analytical
- Organizational skills
- Patience and determination
- Scientific and numerical skills
- Ability to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
- Ability to work in the warehouse under various indoor environmental conditions, including supplemental heating in the winter months and without air-conditioning in the summer months
- Ability to work overtime and weekends
- Ability to be exposed to ruptured, leaking packages, some of which may contain Hazardous Materials
- Ability to utilize proper safety equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals
- Ability to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of ISO 17034 standard is a plus
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