Job Description

We are seeking an analytical brain with a passion for the health and wellness industry. We are in search for someone who is passionate about chemistry and is looking to develop their skills. The Chemist I will play an integral role in our team by testing wide range of products and reporting results, providing status updates to the supervisor and/or laboratory manager.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately perform analytical testing of samples to support incoming raw materials, in-process production, finished product and stability samples with some supervision.

• Draft and document routine analytical testing to support raw material and/or product release including but not limited to stability samples and semi-finished products.
• Assists with a variety of special laboratory projects including but not limited to: testing method transfer, method improvement and material homogenization of the products.
• Perform technical (peer) review of data generated by other analysts (notebook write-ups, worksheets, etc.) as required.
• Assist QC Lab department with laboratory investigation documentation for OOS testing results.
• Create, uphold and revise standard operating procedures
• Assure that all work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. Perform necessary cleaning, maintenance, and calibration verification of instrumentation, as required.
• Utilize analytical instrumentation such as FTIR, UV, HPLC, UPLC, GC, GCMS, ICP, TLC and wet chemistry techniques, and have good scientific understanding of these techniques.
• Perform all activities in compliance with the SOPs and cGLP/cGMP requirements.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by laboratory management or designee

Qualifications:

*Note: Preference for candidates with experience in analytical testing, particularly in the following areas:

• Knowledge of pesticide and residual solvent testing
• Hands-on experience with Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (LC) instruments

• Bachelor's Degree in Science
• Prior experience in a professional laboratory environment; 0-2 years
• Familiar with one or more of the following: Liquid Chromatography (HPLC or HPTLC), ICP-OES, ICP-MS or Nitrogen combustion analyzer
• Excellent written and communication skills

• Computer knowledge with Microsoft Office is required.
• Prior experience with electronic laboratory management system is preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs

• Must be able to stand for 8 hours
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment

We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!

We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island's Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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