Chemist – Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The Chemist is responsible for testing of products.  The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team.   

Basic responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as well as all safety regulations and company procedures.


• Hands-on experience with lab instruments, including viscometers, pH meters and conductivity meters.  Hands-on HPLC experience, ChemStation a plus.


• Independently maintain, operate and perform routine calibration on laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, analytical balances, pH meters, conductivity meters and viscometers.


• Maintain laboratory operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes to RA-QA department.


• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with internal procedures and regulations.

• BS in Chemistry or related field


• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant chemistry experience in a cGMP regulated environment – medical device, cosmetic or equivalent.


• Familiar with USP, (EP & ICH guidelines a plus).


• Experience with HPLC operation,  (Chem Station a plus).


• Able to write and critique SOPs, validation protocols and reports.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal


• Shows initiative and able to perform required tasks with a minimum of supervision


• Capable of functioning and communicating within a very diverse work group while maintaining a positive work environment