Lab Chemist Job Description
Lab chemist
provides a safe, secure, and comfortable lab environment for students by keeping lab equipment clean and in good working order.
Lab Chemist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Ensures work is in compliance with all state and federal regulations, including but not limited to GMP, DEA, FDA
30%- Test and analyze raw materials using conventional analytical techniques within a specified timeframe
30%- Test and analyze OTC product and raw materials, non-OTC product using required IP testing, ICP-AES, and accompanying software required to process and validate test results
10%- Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation issues and out-of-spec results with the ability to communicate clear reasoning corrective and preventative action
10%- Oversee and provide guidance on daily activities for entry-level (Chemist I) and lab technicians regarding best practices for test methods, troubleshooting instruments and interpreting test results
5% Document results following laboratory and safety guidelines (GWP and ISO practices) and communicate outcomes to management
5%- Assist in training of entry-level, lab technicians and interns
5%- Communicate and escalate all issues pertaining to the aforementioned duties
5%- Perform other tasks as assigned that ensure smooth laboratory workflow and daily operations
Learns the process of new product development torn laboratory prototype submissions through First Production support
Lab Chemist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Lab Chemist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: HAZWOPER, ISO, NELAP
Education for Lab Chemist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the lab chemist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Chemistry, Science, Biology, Education, Microbiology, Physical Sciences, Computer, Chemical Engineering, Performance, Engineering
Skills for Lab Chemist
Desired skills for lab chemist include:
Federal laboratory testing credentials considered an asset
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Methodologies for hazardous waste
Water and soil matrices
Word
Bases
Chemical reactions
Comfortable working in a lab environment with acids
Excel
Desired experience for lab chemist includes:
Must be a role model
A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry or a similar field required
A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant laboratory experience required
Actively develops commercially feasible new products or modifies existing ones
Keeps laboratory management informed of project progress
Interfaces with all R&D departments, GA, Technical Services, Manufacturing and NY Products Department
Lab Chemist Examples
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Lab Chemist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a lab chemist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for lab chemist
- Accurately complete all data entry requirements for methods or tasks performed, reviewing data for completeness and accuracy
- Accurately pipette samples and run extraction procedures
- Clean and maintain the general laboratory facilities and notify appropriate maintenance personnel as needed
- Develop and maintain any forms needed for sample analysis of laboratory procedures
- Additional duties may include quality control review of data tables, validation, and bioanalytical reports
- Work with the QAU and Safety Officer to address and correct issues arising from quality assurance, compliance or safety audits
- Ensure ingredients have all pertinent documentation (Certificates of Analysis, pre-shipment approvals, ) before their final release
- Coordinate with ESLP team to carry out risk assessment on possible safety/environment hazard from the analytical work
- Perform routine sample preparation using wet chemistry techniques
- Perform analytical testing of tobacco using GCMS and other ancillary laboratory equipment
Qualifications for lab chemist
- Experience working in a quality control environment (minimum of 3 years)
- Working in a biohazard lab, or other labs known to contain radioactive or other potentially harmful chemicals
- Working at a lab bench or hood and performing the necessary procedures required for sample extraction and clean-up using the current prescribed or validated methodologies
- Bachelor or Associates Degree, preferably in the chemical or biological sciences
- Must be able to legibly and accurately complete all forms and/or notebooks
- Must be adequately trained in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of lab chemist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lab chemist
- Document results accurately in notebooks and computer systems
- Read, understand, and interpret analytical procedures, update procedures as needed
- Perform instrument calibration, recognizes errors, identifies root causes, applies process improvements
- HHW collections
- Run laboratory tests and adjusting test parameters to match field conditions
- Develop and implement new chemical screening methods
- Collaborate with Sales and Technical team to meet and exceed customer demands
- Writing and analyzing technical reports and papers
- Assist Sales, Marketing, Technical Services and District Management with projects
- Prepare experimental plans for catalyst synthesis and testing operations under the assistance of senior staff
Qualifications for lab chemist
- Ability to turn new ideas into practical solutions
- Working in a dynamic laboratory environment and coordinating your activities with the activities of other laboratory personnel
- 2-3 years working with GCMS
- Working knowledge of chromatography, experience with Chemstation software helpful
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in the coatings industry
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a lab chemist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for lab chemist
- Develop formulas that deliver superior consumer performance and deliver on time with regular updates to manager/supervisor
- Define formula based critical technical parameters to deliver the consumer performance with an in depth understanding of the chemistry and ingredient functions
- Technical method development and design/execution of rheological, physical, and mechanical performance tests
- Operate laboratory equipment, follow R&D procedures, and document formulation development and experimental results
- Test and document formula performance and stability results to implement formula optimization
- Work across R&D disciplines (process, analytical, packaging, .) to enable projects and assist teams in root cause of issues
- Interact with raw material vendors and other industry representatives to enable development that meets consumer and business needs
- Technical standard development and specifications on time
- Laboratory technician will be responsible for the routine analysis of products and materials while keeping detailed records
- Calibrations and upkeeps of analytical instruments maintaining an organized inventory of samples and laboratory reagents
Qualifications for lab chemist
- College degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field
- BS in Organic Chemistry or equivalent with 3-4 years related experience in a pharmaceutical industry
- MS in Organic Chemistry or equivalent with 0-2 years related experience in a pharmaceutical industry
- Configuring and testing interfacing applications - Empower
- College junior/senior or graduate student, pursuing a degree in Chemistry
- A solid knowledge of Chemistry with emphasis in polymers
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a lab chemist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for lab chemist
- Able to read, interpret, and develop Material Safety Data Sheets
- Responsible for performing calculations relating to manufactured products and writing batch tickets
- Sample and analyze natural petroleum gas in the plants in the field for composition, BTU, hydrogen sulfide and other parameters as needed
- Completes all paperwork associated with the analyses (ex., calibration logs, run logs)
- Perform routine sample preparation using wet chemistry techniques, and smoking machines for tobacco products
- Perform analytical testing of tobacco using LC/LCMS and other ancillary laboratory equipment
- Collect, measure, weigh, and pool raw urine from donations provided throughout the workday
- Chemically treat raw urine to stabilize it following a specified recipe
- Handle hazardous chemicals as part of the urine pre-treatment process
- Perform basic chemistry measurements such as pH and conductivity
Qualifications for lab chemist
- Experience in a leadership role is desirable
- Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement preferred
- OSHA, DOT, and RCRA experience preferred
- Ability to travel overnight 1-2 times a month
- Bachelors Degree - Chemistry
- Analytical analysis on SEM/EDX, FTIR, SPE, ICP, XRD and XRF
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Lab Chemist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a lab chemist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for lab chemist
- Test liquid product via drawdowns, stability, viscosity, and color matching
- Will work with a spectrophotometer
- Partner with R&D leadership to define and prioritize test methods needed to support R&D activities
- Perform analytical testing of tobacco using ICP/OES and ICP/MS and other laboratory equipment
- Review and verify accuracy of data
- Participate in lab investigations for data exceptions
- Weighing out paint samples in preparation for color acceptance evaluations
- Adding required quantity of colorant to each sample
- Making drawdowns for all tinted samples and performing rub ups to evaluate color acceptance
- Taking KU and ICI viscosity readings
Qualifications for lab chemist
- Crude oil compositional analysis
- Blend and test formulations
- Data interpretation and technical report writing
- Chemical stability testing
- Chemical compatibility testing
- Having at least five (5) years of experience in an analytical laboratory