• AS Chemist I

    The Ritedose Corporation (Columbia, SC)


    The Analytical Services Chemist I role is for an entry level laboratory professional with responsibility for performing analytical testing related to raw materials, compounding support activities, and in-process and finished product testing in the Analytical Services Laboratory. Other responsibilities include sampling, testing, and releasing of utilities.

    Responsibilities:

    + Performing chemical raw material (sampling, testing and release), in-process (including product formulation activities), and final product including stability and complaint sample testing.

    + Responsible for performing tests associated with method validations and transfers as assigned, including cleaning and equipment validations.

    + Responsible for data and/or document review when requested.

    + Notify Laboratory Manager immediately of out of specification results and assist in the investigations of OOS and deviations as requested by the Laboratory Management.

    + Assist in special projects and regulatory audits as requested by Laboratory Management.

    + Assist in collaboration of laboratory SOPs when requested.

    + Responsible for ensuring new logbooks are acquired and coordinating documents ready for off-site storage to include documents located in the file cabinets.

    + Responsible for ensuring inventory is performed and assisting with ordering when requested.

    + Responsible for ensuring that routine maintenance of instrumentation is performed as stated in the instrument manual and contacting the manufacturer for assistance when needed.

    + Responsible for the general maintenance of the Chemistry Laboratory including good housekeeping and a safe working environment.

    + Follow Standard Operating Procedures, documentation, safety, health, and cGMP Guidelines.

    Qualifications

    + BS degree in Chemistry or related field

    + Previous experience with standard laboratory techniques, wet chemistry tests, titration, spectroscopy, HPLC, GC, and modern Data Acquisition Systems preferred

    + Proficient with current word processing, spreadsheets, and database software

    + Must be detail focused, have a strong work ethic, and the ability to participate in and contribute to a team-oriented work environment by developing positive working relationships within the laboratory and between other departments