Scientist 1

Qualifications

BS degree in Science or other related field with 0-1 year experience Or an AAS degree in Science with 3-5 years of laboratory experience. Experience in SAP and document management systems a plus. Schedule Info: 40+ Hours/ wk on a rotational shift schedule Monday - Friday (Occasional Saturday may be required based on business need and lab staffing) Works weekly rotational shift schedule as assigned, schedules are subject to change per business requirements. Current rotational schedule is A shifts (7:00 am -3:10 pm), B shifts (3:00pm - 11:10PM) and C shifts (11 pm - 7:10 am). The standard 5 week scheduled rotation for a laboratory member is AACCBB, but is subject to change depending on business or laboratory needs.

Responsibilities

This position is part of a quality control laboratory team environment and will be responsible for in-process and final release testing, good laboratory practices, and analytical instrument maintenance for the B313 Analytical Laboratory. This position provides career exposure to: the regulated medical device industry, manufacturing quality control environment, collaborations with various technical groups, validation activities and processes, various laboratory studies and investigational work, along with a robust, production-driven, sample testing daily workload. Specific activities and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing routine testing on analytical equipment such as pH meter, viscometer, UV-VIS spectrophotometry, gas chromatograph, Particle Size Analyzer, Titrators, FTIR, FARA, Chemwell and Gallery Chemistry Analyzers in compliance with procedures.
• Maintains and prepares instrumentation, assay setups and execution, reagents, and supply inventory
• Completes analysis and calculations of data. Generate reliable test data with correct significant figures and demonstrate the ability to compute units found within the lab: ratios, dilutions, percentages, molarities, and normality. Reviews data for accuracy and completeness. Enters data into SAP data system.
• Demonstrate understanding and effective use of statistical quality control, including the use of control charts: plotting data and reacting to out-of-control situations.
• Careful attention to detail and accuracy of work is essential. An understanding of cGMPs and documentation in a regulated industry and experience in laboratory documentation protocols and procedures is a plus.
• Planning and organization of daily workload, high affinity toward teamwork, and demonstrated problem-solving using innovative solutions.
• Communicates with Formulation and Coating on results, adjustments, and scheduling priorities.
• Conducts laboratory investigations and creates non-conformances as required.
• Performs validation assignments or documentation updates as assigned. Comments/Special Instructions 100% on-site