Senior Chemist

Excelsior Nutrition - Anaheim, CA

Full-time - Senior

Anaheim, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Senior Chemist is responsible for performing testing of samples in the product fulfillment process in compliance with FDA and other regulatory standards. This role involves participating in investigations related to quality control (QC) processes, training QC employees, troubleshooting methods and processes, and maintaining testing equipment. The Senior Chemist serves as a key liaison between the QC team and the QA facilitator, coordinating workflow, verifying QC data, and leading laboratory investigations while developing new methods and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve the documentation for supplier qualification.
• Perform project work and participate in investigations.
• Train QC employees in GMP, QC methods, and processes.
• Troubleshoot methods and processes.
• Serve as an expert in a specific area of laboratory equipment, process, or system.
• Enter and review data and other analytical equipment as appropriate.
• May serve as the primary link between the QC team and QA Facilitator.
• Complete final review and approval of product specifications, production batch records, laboratory raw data, labels, and COAs for raw materials and finished products.
• Send laboratory releases to customers.
• Monitor and track instrument calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate workflow in the QC team, directing priorities and testing schedules.
• Verify and approve QC data while monitoring for trends and abnormalities, reporting and acting on data results.
• Serve as QC lead for investigations in process areas related to QC processes or data.
• Assist the Director of Quality in completing internal Lab audits to ensure compliance with FDA (cGMP), TDA, third-party certifiers, and internal SOPs.
• Develop and validate new Lab methods.
• Serve as the primary contact for contract services, including laboratory testing.
• Act as the technical leader in the laboratory.
• Serve as the main contact for issues as they arise and aid/direct troubleshooting activities when appropriate.
• Act as the main point of contact for finished product testing.
• Act as the main point of contact for the raw material program.
• Display leadership capabilities in the laboratory.
• Aid in the development of chemists through mentoring and training.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical or related field is required.
• A Ph.D. or post-doctoral experience is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICPMS) and High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) machinery is a plus.
• Strong background in Food Science is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general computer concepts.
• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills.
• Ability to follow GMP and SOP guidelines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Benefits

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