Overview:
Position Title: Analytical Chemist
Business Title: Analytical Chemist
Entity: Consumer Products - CPD
Department: CPS - ATL
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Reports to: Site Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours Worked: 12-hour rotating day/night shift (2-2-3), working every other weekend
Compensation Range: $22 - $24 an hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).
Company Overview:
Analytical Chemist performs complex laboratory testing to identify, quantify, and analyze the chemical components of samples, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in various industries like pharmaceuticals, food, and environmental science
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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform various sample preparation, extraction, and analysis techniques utilizing analytical methods.
• Perform serial dilutions to create standards and quality control samples following a written method.
• Perform identification, gravimetric, qualitative, and physical testing on a routine basis.
• Execute titration testing, chromatography (GC and/ or HPLC) and atomic absorption (AA).
• Utilize basic instrumentation to perform testing on a routine basis.
• Meet all testing assignment deadlines and document all analysis in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform method validations and verifications.
• Complete DIR/OOS/CAPA documentation.
• Assess SOPs and methods, recommend and initiate changes as needed.
• Support audit activities.
• Perform routine lab maintenance, maintaining a clean and safe laboratory space.
• Handle other essential tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills such as relationship building, initiative, positive attitude, and team building.
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Accurate data management, sorting and interpreting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline
• 0-1 years of experience working with GC, HPLC or Atomic Absorption (AA) preferred.
• Experience in an FDA or cGMP regulated environment preferred.

• Perform various sample preparation, extraction, and analysis techniques utilizing analytical methods.
• Perform serial dilutions to create standards and quality control samples following a written method.
• Perform identification, gravimetric, qualitative, and physical testing on a routine basis.
• Execute titration testing, chromatography (GC and/ or HPLC) and atomic absorption (AA).
• Utilize basic instrumentation to perform testing on a routine basis.
• Meet all testing assignment deadlines and document all analysis in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform method validations and verifications.
• Complete DIR/OOS/CAPA documentation.
• Assess SOPs and methods, recommend and initiate changes as needed.
• Support audit activities.
• Perform routine lab maintenance, maintaining a clean and safe laboratory space.
• Handle other essential tasks and responsibilities as assigned