Position Title: Stability Chemist
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $26.00 DOE (Non-Exempt)
Reports to: R&D Director
Position Summary:
The stability chemist position works directly with R&D Director, assigning shelf life of finished product by conducting accelerated and real time stability.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
Tasks/ Responsibilities including but not limited to:
· Perform testing of stability samples in a timely and accurate manner to support the stability program.
· Ensure samples are logged in and label accurately and pulled at appropriate testing intervals.
· Evaluate samples against the standard on physical, pH, viscosity, specific gravity, weight loss, assay, and PET.
· Perform data entry in spreadsheet and computer systems.
· Effective communication with sales and project center if the product is out of spec.
· Prepare stability summary report once stability test is completed.
· Follow up with outside lab on all testing such as HIRPT, kill test and assay.
· Maintain documentation in an accurate, clear and concise manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
· Maintain a clean laboratory environment and ensure that safety regulations are followed.
· Conduct weekly reports regarding activities and results.
Skills and Abilities:
· Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment, working safely with laboratory equipment and chemicals
· Good written and verbal communication skills
· Prefer at least 1 year lab experience
· Basic computer skill such as word and Excel
· Initiative
· Problem Solving/Analysis
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or science
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to troubleshoot analytical methods and laboratory instrumentation. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross-functional team.
Working Conditions/Job Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Occasionally the work environment may be loud.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Ability to Commute:
- Chino, CA 91710 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
