Quality Chemist II at Ampac in La Porte, Texas

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY


The Quality Control Chemist II will be responsible for analyzing and making determinations as to the quality of a product, using analytical equipment pertinent to the appropriate application of skills. This position provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works under general supervision.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


• Analysis of bulk chemicals, pharmaceutical compounds, and environmental monitoring samples which require a comprehensive knowledge of chemistry or microbiology and laboratory techniques.


• General housekeeping including maintaining general cleanliness of laboratories and restocking reagents and laboratory consumables.


• Conduct review of peer data including more complex analysis. • Maintain a through and neat laboratory notebook.


• Compilation of data obtained from analytical tests, analysis of the data, and reporting of results to appropriate departments.


• May be responsible for communicating status and timing of analytical testing to internal clients.


• May lead investigations of laboratory samples and help determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address mitigation of investigation assignable cause.


• May participate in integrated product team (IPT) meetings.


DISCLAIMER


May perform other duties as assigned.


REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


• Bachelor's degree Chemistry, Microbiology or Related Field required.


• 2-4 years directly related technical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.


COMPETENCIES/SKILLS


• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.


• Must have a high consciousness for personal and laboratory safety.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Team oriented.


• Good judgement and an understanding of chemistry theories and concepts.