CHEMIST I at BEST FORMULATIONS INC in City of Industry, California

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The position of Chemist level - I is responsible for providing the support to the Laboratories of Best Formulations to ensure that the testing have been performed as per Best Formulations written Standard Operation Procedures, Analytical Procedures, and/or USP/NF Compendia under strict supervision of either senior chemist or lab supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited, to:

• Perform analytical tests of raw material, in-process, and finished products.


• Perform wet chemistry methods, HPLC, GC, ICP, Dissolution test, UV, etc.


• Instrument Calibration use for QC testing.


• Document test results, problems and other issues, perform initial troubleshooting of issues that arise during analysis.


• Follow GLP, GDP, GMP, and Lab Safety Guidelines.


• Write and perform investigation of out of specification OOS under the supervision of Lab supervisor and / or Senior chemist.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or abilities required for the job:

• Proficient use of the English language (verbal and written).


• Ability to work at a fast pace environment, handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload.


• Ability to work with many interruptions. Must be flexible.


• Good organization skills.


• Deal effectively with confidential information.


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.


• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, cooperative demeanor, conduct, and working relationship with peers, management, employees, and other individuals that interact with this position.


• Ability to comply with Company policies, procedures, work rules, and protocols.

• Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties/responsibilities.


• Ability to represent the Company in a positive and professional manner at all times.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are achievable through the following combination of education, work experience and training:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate; and


• BA / BS in Science, Chemistry,


• 0 -1 year experience and/or some related courses in Chemistry with 1-2 year of Pharmaceutical and/ or Dietary Supplements industry experience,


• Experience working in laboratory environment,


• Have good knowledge and understanding of quality in the manufacturing environment, as well as laboratory controls and safety; or


• Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successful perform the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The essential functions of this job require the employee to perform the following physical activities during the course of work:

• Communicates orally with management, employees, co-workers, vendors, suppliers, governmental compliance agencies, and the general public by telephone or in person, in one-on-one or group settings.


• Regularly uses a telephone, computer (e-mail) and fax for communication.


• Required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time during the course of work shift.

• Routinely required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift, and reach, in the performance of job function.


• Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing.


• Requires incumbent to sit and operate computer for extended periods of time during course of work day, and the ability to proficiently use the computer key-board for typing.


• Noise level for this work environment is typically low to moderate.


• Periods of odoriferous environment.

Note: The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employees employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or abilities required for the job:

• Proficient use of the English language (verbal and written).


• Ability to work at a fast pace environment, handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload.


• Ability to work with many interruptions. Must be flexible.


• Good organization skills.


• Deal effectively with confidential information.


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.


• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, cooperative demeanor, conduct, and working relationship with peers, management, employees, and other individuals that interact with this position.


• Ability to comply with Company policies, procedures, work rules, and protocols.

• Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties/responsibilities.


• Ability to represent the Company in a positive and professional manner at all times.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are achievable through the following combination of education, work experience and training:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate; and


• BA / BS in Science, Chemistry,


• 0 -1 year experience and/or some related courses in Chemistry with 1-2 year of Pharmaceutical and/ or Dietary Supplements industry experience,


• Experience working in laboratory environment,


• Have good knowledge and understanding of quality in the manufacturing environment, as well as laboratory controls and safety; or


• Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successful perform the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The essential functions of this job require the employee to perform the following physical activities during the course of work:

• Communicates orally with management, employees, co-workers, vendors, suppliers, governmental compliance agencies, and the general public by telephone or in person, in one-on-one or group settings.


• Regularly uses a telephone, computer (e-mail) and fax for communication.


• Required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time during the course of work shift.

• Routinely required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift, and reach, in the performance of job function.


• Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing.


• Requires incumbent to sit and operate computer for extended periods of time during course of work day, and the ability to proficiently use the computer key-board for typing.


• Noise level for this work environment is typically low to moderate.


• Periods of odoriferous environment.

Note: The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employees employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

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