Quality Chemist I at Ampac in La Porte, Texas

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY


The Quality Control Chemist I 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. Work is closely supervised.


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.


• May conduct review of peer data from less 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 participate in investigations of laboratory samples and help determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address mitigation of investigation assignable cause.


DISCLAIMER


May perform other duties as assigned


REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


• Bachelors degree Chemistry, Microbiology or Related Field required.


• 0-1 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.


This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit employment-at-will rights at any time.