Job Overview:
Lead Analytical Chemist DSC Laboratories, Inc.
Company Overview
DSC Laboratories is a cGMP OTC pharmaceutical manufacturer located in Muskegon, MI, just 8 miles off the Lake Michigan shoreline. It is our mission to support our customers in achieving their potential and we do just that by providing effective, innovative, and reliable solutions delivered through exceptional service and superior quality.
Here at DSC, quality control is an essential part of our business. We not only hold our processes and products to a high standard, but our people too. To join our growing and dynamic team means to live our company core values (TRAFICC) daily:
TRUST: We trust one another. We are consistent in our words and actions, we’re honest, we say what we will do and do what we say.
RESPECT: We treat others the way we want to be treated. We value one another and treat others as equals. We are good stewards and we are understanding.
ACCOUNTABILITY: We follow through with the commitments we make to one another. We take responsibility for our own actions and know that accountability is not a punishment.
FUN: We are a family; we joke and laugh often together and genuinely care for one another. We are optimistic each and every day and always display a positive attitude.
INTEGRITY: We have strong moral principles. We do the right thing, even when nobody is watching.
COMMUNICATION: We’re open and honest. We communicate clearly, frequently, and specifically. We confirm understanding and seek feedback, providing positive reinforcement and constructive criticism when necessary.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: We are in a never-ending pursuit of excellence. We are proactive about positive change and strive for success daily.
We are DSC Laboratories. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team. Are you a good fit?:
Job Description:
The candidate will possess the skills, knowledge and experience to effectively step into a laboratory position as Lead Analytical Chemist in a cGMP manufacturing facility. This position also includes the opportunity to progress to a laboratory management position in the future.
Beneficial Experience:
Analytical Skills
- Chromatography
- Method development (HPLC, GC)
- Method validation (HPLC, GC)
- UV Spectroscopy
- IR Spectroscopy
- Total Organic Carbon analysis (cleaning validation a plus)
- General wet chemistry techniques
- Routine analysis of raw materials, finished and in-process products
Instrumentation skills
- Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation, general operational functions
- Troubleshooting analytical instruments
- Instrument calibration/maintenance
Administrative skills
- Maintenance and development of written laboratory procedures in conjunction with documentation personnel and management
- Review of production/general procedures
- Review of completed production processing records
- Out Of Specification (OOS) investigations
- Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMR) investigations
- Deviation investigations
- Process validations
Leadership skills
- Ability to lead laboratory personnel
- Prioritization of laboratory analysis based on production and regulatory requirements
- Working closely with production/management to forecast needs/requirements
- Analyst training
Experience
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or closely related discipline
- 5+ years of experience working in a cGMP/cGLP environment
Complementary Skills/Experience
- Microbiological
- Regulatory
- Production/packaging
Full-Time Benefits:
-Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid-Time-Off, and 401(k) limited matching
-Paid Holidays
Job Type:
-First Shift
-Full-time
Pay:
-Dependent of knowledge/experience
-Approximately $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
