[ref. a60834404] Chemist III
Overview:
THE ROLE:
The First Shift Chemist III will work onsite in the Quality Control Lab within our Innovation and Manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem, NC. As a third level chemist, will actively demonstrate expert level knowledge of a wide range of analytical techniques, methods, chemical principles and laboratory practices, and will perform standard chemical and physical analysis of inner and outer nutritional products in the quality control lab using wet chemistry techniques and instrumental analyses.
HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:
- Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials and finished products.
- Serve as a subject matter authority in multiple areas of the Chemistry lab.
- Review/peer review testing results in laboratory notebooks and LIMS.
- Investigate and research out of specification results with LIRs for product and raw material release.
- Write chemical analysis procedures for incorporation into test methods.
- Assist junior chemists to run experiments for release and stability studies.
- Train with and assist Scientists with method trouble shooting, method development, and validation.
- Maintain equipment and troubleshoot equipment issues at a sophisticated level.
- Prepare standards and reagents; calibrate and operate sophisticated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, UPLC, FTIR, UV- Visible spectrophotometer, GC/MS, ICP, and ICP/MS.
- Interpret test results and compare with determined standards and limits. Interpret and compare data and historical records and trend verification.
- Solve practical problems, propose solutions, and carry out responsibilities. Document data in lab notebook and follow cGMP guidelines.
- Train junior level chemists and laboratory technicians.
- Review technical documents such as product certificates of analysis for accuracy and conformance.
- Review protocols and reports related to instrument calibration and qualification.
- Maintain a safe, clean and efficient laboratory
- A Chemist III will have a development toward people/lab management or a technical / scientific role with ability to support scientists a lab management where needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
none
Job Qualifications:
SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
Skills:
- Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities with miniumal supervision
- Ability to prioritize workload for effective implementation
- Strong customer and results orientation
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
- Ability to function as an effective team member
- Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves
Experience:
- Bachelors degree with 5+ years' experience, Masters degree with 2+ years-experience, or PhD with 1+ years-experience in an laboratory of qualitative or quantitative analyses
- Experience in various wet chemical analysis and/or instrumental analysis utilizing FTIR, HPLC, GC, UV-Visible spectrophotometry GC/MS, ICP, and ICP/MS
- Superb knowledge of cGMP guidelines and practical implementation.
- Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical laboratory work experience
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field or equivalent experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous cGMP regulation and compliance knowledge
- Knowledge in test method development and trouble shooting
- Knowledge in method validation including protocol and report writing.
- Master of Science in Chemistry or Biochemistry or related filed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers
- Light office work, some light lifting, and walking may be required
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.
- The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated
- Noise levels are considered low to moderate
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US Benefits Statement:Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.