R&D Technician - Analytical Chemistry (3859)

R D Technician - Analytical Chemistry (3859) Smyrna - Smyrna, TN 37167 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Apply Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs and documents testing in compliance with cGMP, GLP, and in-house procedures. Operates, maintains, & calibrates basic laboratory equipment, as per training. Accepts responsibility for special assignments and ensures completion either by self effort or by coordination efforts of others. Participates in both long-term and short-term projects. Works on special projects as assigned or as requested. Performs cosmetic testing of product comparison samples. Reviews Standard Operating Procedures for all quality control chemistry lab functions. Ensure data reports are complete and correct. Prepares test reagents and solutions following established procedures. Assists with packaging technician tasks. Assist in analytical documentation review, sample storage and laboratory waste managment. Qualifications

EDUCATION

Requires high school education.

EXPERIENCE

As stated in the education requirements.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE

Must demonstrate working knowledge of chemical analysis and laboratory bench work. Must have a working knowledge of computer usage including experience and ability to troubleshoot in SAP, spreadsheets, word processing, and database packages. Must understand FDA regulations that are relative to product testing.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Basic laboratory skills required including pipeting and analytical dilutions.

NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS

Requires excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organization skills. Ability to analyze data. Ability to handle stress and work with multiple priorities independently. Ability to interface effectively with other departments. Demonstrates excellent analytical and decision-making ability. Must be able to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and critically review analytical and related data to prepare technical reports in accordance with all cGMPs. Must be able to coordinate workload and work under pressure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

CRITICAL TO JOB:

Standing and walking-70% of time on job; sitting-30% of time on job; climbing stairs and ladders-12 times a day; repeated motion of hands (typing)-30% of time on job; communicate (talking and listening)-75% of time on job; identifying colors-20% of time on job, ability to see, weight lifted or force exerted up to 20 lbs-50% of the time.

HELPFUL TO THE JOB, NOT CRITICAL

Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel and the ability to visually track moving objects. Share job details to