Quality Control Chemist

Saviance Technologies - San Diego, CA

- Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Quality Control Chemist conducts various analytical testing of raw materials, semi-finished intermediates, finished products, and new compounds/products in various stages of design and development to characterize and determine quality. This position requires a strong attention to detail and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work well in both team-based and independent environments. The work hours are from 8 to 5, Monday through Friday, and the position is onsite with the potential for a temporary to permanent transition based on performance and budget.

Responsibilities

• Characterize polymer size by GPC/SEC chromatography using established standard processes
• Perform small scale dye labeling reactions according to established standard processes
• Characterization of polymers by HPLC/FPLC using established standard processes
• Optical characterization of the polymer dyes including measurement of absorbance and fluorescence emission spectra
• Provide analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of the development process
• Participate in validation and measurement system analysis of various testing methods
• Maintain equipment logs, calibration logs, and solvent/mobile phase preparation records
• Test products for long-term stability under various conditions
• Provide timely and high-quality data reports that document test results
• Interface, maintain, and populate data and results in specified database(s)
• Promote a safe work environment and provide recommendations on maintaining safety
• Participate in Environmental Health and Safety programs and address corrective actions for hazards
• Notify supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices
• Other responsibilities or projects as assigned by the reporting manager

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Life Science
• Minimum of 1 year relevant industry experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team-based environment and independently

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with analytical technique and instrumentation
• Basic knowledge of HPLC/FPLC/GPC systems
• Basic knowledge of Spectroscopy/Fluorimeter
• Basic knowledge of Karl Fischer Titration
• General knowledge of chemistry
• Familiarity with guidelines such as good manufacturing processes and ISO standards
• Ability to multi-task to cover a variety of job functions
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment