QC Chemist

Job Description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill‑sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill‑sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate a variety of treatment test equipment, such as HPLC, spectrophotometer, pH meter, filtration devices, hot plates, TDS, Moisture Apparatus, Melting Point, balances, etc.
• Conduct a variety of analytical lab tests in compliance with standard testing methods, procedures and regulations; implement quality control specifications.
• Set up instruments and conduct sample tests; utilize a variety of methods to assure compliance to established standards and testing controls; interpret test results and prepare and submit reports related to test results.
• Perform, interpret, evaluate and record standard process control laboratory tests; perform calculations as needed and record results; notify appropriate personnel of abnormal or critical results and significant changes in lab results.
• Troubleshoot, clean and maintain instruments, glassware and equipment; conduct preliminary diagnostic tests; assure materials meet cleanliness standards to assure accurate test results; maintain an adequate supply of test materials; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Prepare periodic and special reports concerning quality control and results of laboratory tests; prepare analytical results reports to relay qualitative and quantitative data; submit to manager of quality.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s of Science degree in chemistry or closely related field.

• 2 years of experience in a related laboratory.
• Proficiency with HPLC, UV-IR spectrometry, NMR, GCMS (Mass Spec, Gas Chromatography, Total Organic Carbon, etc.) and technical record‑keeping techniques.
• Perform a variety of laboratory testing.
• Apply mathematical calculations applicable to chemistry testing.
• Read, write, speak and understand fluent English.
• Strong understanding of GMP concepts and requirements.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while completing work in a timely manner.
• Follow instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Non‑Essential
  
  Skills:
  
  Operate, maintain and repair equipment required to perform related duties.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally required to walk, sit, talk and hear; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts or airborne particles; noise level moderate. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this job.