EDUCATION:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related subject area.

EXPERIENCE:

Extensive analytical experience with a minimum of 5 years in a related environment. Demonstrates excellent working knowledge of scientific principles. Experience operating and troubleshooting HPLC/UHPLC and ICP-MS/OES systems, method development and validation experience are essential.
Strong oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and effectively interact with all levels of the company. Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external development team members are essential.

• Serves as a subject matter expert in analytical finished goods release testing, ensuring timely and efficient performance in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Lead and troubleshoot technical and instrumental queries across the analytical chemistry department.
• Proactively collaborate with Production, Technical, and Manufacturing teams to resolve quality-related issues arising from customer complaints and internal incidents. Facilitate investigation and resolution of related quality issues.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement across the quality department and operational facility.
• Point of contact for Junior lab operators
• Exercise independent decision-making and initiative where appropriate.
• Perform statistical analysis to review trends in data and implement improvements.
• Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and solutions to complex problems.
• Constantly strive to enhance efficiency in procedures and processes without compromising quality.
• Review and approve testing assigned to new, existing and future products from a quality perspective.
• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.