Full Time
New York
Posted 2 years ago

Manufacturing Chemist

Description:

Perform mixing and testing of chemicals and reagents to be used in clinical diagnostic kits by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Refers to standard operating procedures and manufacturing instructions to determine how to mix raw chemicals.
Complete paperwork to include quality control requirement sheet.
Gathers needed materials.
Stores chemicals in appropriate location.
Coordinates with QC personnel to complete assignments.
Conducts monthly inventory.
Uses scales, mixers, and grinders to prepare chemicals for use in production.
Cleans beakers, containers, mixers, grinders, utensils and work area after completing an assignment.
Induces changes in composition of substances by introduction of heat, light, energy, and chemical catalysts.
Follows standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment to include the laboratory, chemical storage areas, and cold storage.
Labels work in progress with correct information.
Starts and completes Non-Conforming Reports (NCR) as needed.
Fills bulk finished goods.

. Requirements:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in a science related field (Chemistry or Biology) from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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