Entry Level High Performance Liquid Chromatography Jobs in Wisconsin

ChemRite is looking for a meticulous and scientifically driven Chemical Analyst to join our Quality Control team within a fast-paced liquid fill manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing analytical testing on raw materials, in-process blends, and finished products to ensure compliance with product specifications and regulatory standards. This role is essential to maintaining product quality and ensuring readiness for production and release. ChemRite CoPac partners with customers to manufacture high-quality liquid products across a variety of package types while maintaining strict adherence to FDA, GMP, and customer-specific quality requirements.

Following are the basic qualifications, required skills and required competencies.

Basic Qualifications - Required:

• Has Chemistry or qualifying work experience
• At least 18 years of age, US Citizen or alien authorized to work in the United States
• Able to read, speak and comprehend English
• Capable of executing basic algebra; demonstrates understanding of integrals
• Demonstrates comprehension of the Scientific Method
• Has completed all required and listed training programs at CRCP
• Able to work Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Basic Qualifications - Preferred:

• Bachelor''s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in a quality control laboratory, preferably within a liquid manufacturing or GMP-regulated environment (cosmetics, personal care, pharma, etc.).
• Strong understanding of laboratory instrumentation and techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, IR spectroscopy, wet chemistry).
• Working knowledge of GMP, GLP, cGDP, and quality system requirements.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and LIMS or similar quality management systems.
• Has a background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs
• Experience in method validation and instrument troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with FDA or ISO 22716 guidelines.
• Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams in a dynamic production environment

Required Skills:

• Executes pre-validation and GMP validation analytical work in Gas Chromatography (GC), auto titration, manual titration, Total
• Organic Carbon (TOC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Authors validation protocols, pre-validation reports, test methods, and validation reports
• Investigation and root cause analysis of Out of Specification (OOS) analytical results in concert with quality leadership
• Perform bench-scale adjustments for out-of-specification (OOS) blends and prepare and document blend adjustment instructions as needed.
• Carry out environmental monitoring of the production facility including sampling and analysis of water, air, and surfaces to ensure GMP compliance.
• Executes complete and accurate GMP documentation
• Executes analysis to facilitate production according to established test methods
• Solid technical and computer skills to use company software applications and lab equipment (GC, titration, TOC analysis and HPLC) proficiently
• Performs quality control tests on incoming raw materials, batch mixes and finished good per established standards
• Completes accurate documentation procedures for tests, inspection results, and defects related to chemical raw materials, packaging materials, or finished packaging
• Conducts inspections on production lines for proper BOM, weights, torques, codes, labeling, aesthetics, product quality, outer cartons, taping and palletizing
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in laboratory workflows and recommending solutions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, including proper storage of retains, reagents, and waste
• Checks calibration of lab equipment per established standards
• Ability to identify problems and appropriate solutions quickly in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills to achieve quality, efficiency, and cleanliness standards, as well as customer satisfaction
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and detail orientation

Required Competencies:

Key Task: Organizational Commitment

• Acts consistently with company values and norms; effectively uses organizational guidelines and procedures to solve problems.
• Actively supports and implements company decisions; places shared goals before narrower interests.
• Demonstrates good judgment in decision making and pursues win-win outcomes.
• Promotes a safe work environment by working within safety guidelines and encourages others to as well.

Key Task: Communication/Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates respectfully with people at all levels both internally and externally.
• Gathers and gives relevant information to others in a timely manner (co-workers, customers, vendors).
• Actively participates in group discussions and brings ideas to management's attention.

Key Task: Quality Control

• Follows internal processes and procedures to ensure consistent, accurate and complete quality results.
• Adjusts behavior and work acitivities to changing situations and priorities.
• Maintains cleanliness of QA desk, lab and retain room, equipment and instruments in compliance with OTC standards