Chemist I

TITLE: Chemist I

SHIFT: Rotating 1st Shift; 7:00AM-7:00PM Must be available for some overtime on night shift.

• 2-2-3 Rotating Work Schedule (every other weekend)
• Great for work-life balance!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• 401k w/company match.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurances effective 30 days after first full Month!
• 401(k) Match!
• 7 Paid Holidays & 3 Floating Holidays for use at employee's discretion
• Immediately eligible for holiday and vacation pay!
• Annual allowance for prescription safety glasses
• Climate-controlled and cleanest work environment in Morristown!
• Education & Fitness reimbursement
• Employee Product Giveaways!
• Employee Referral Program $$$!
• Associate Discount Programs
• Overtime available

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Microbiological Testing
  
  
  
  • Regular duties as a Microbiologist including:
  • Sample preparation and testing following USP <61> and <62>
  • Aseptic technique
  • Gram staining and phenotypic ID using API
  • Environmental Monitoring in Plant
  • Maintain Micro Test Logs
  • CPM of Plant water loop
  
  
  
  

• Chemical Testing
  
  
  
  • GCHPLC
  • Titration
  • Solution prep
  • TOC
  • FTIR
  • pH/Density/Conductivity
  
  
  
  

• Physical Testing
  
  
  
  • Weights, diameters, thickness, flow rates, OB Checks
  
  
  
  

• Demonstrate commitment to the company's RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate's essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.

This position is designated as a Safety-Sensitive position (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate's inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate's safety or the safety of others).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential accountabilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

• Associates degree in Chemistry or Biology or Physics (BA preferred).
• 0-3 years of experience in a QC Lab.
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis skills. Strong math skills.
• Ability to handle a fast pace, high stress environment while still maintaining RFT testing results.
• Investigating Out of specification (OOS) test results.
• Trouble shooting instrumentation malfunctions.
• High problem-solving skill, thinking out of the box, innovative approaches to roadblocks.
• Attendance at ACS Short Courses and Certificates for Short Courses online.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Standing, sitting, reading, writing, reasoning/analyzing, and social interaction.
• Frequent carrying and lifting 0-10 pounds, repetitive hand movement, reading, writing, reasoning/analyzing, and social interaction.
• Occasional carrying and lifting 10-30 pounds, standing/walking, bending/twisting, pushing/pulling, reaching above shoulder, and calculating.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: 07