Chemist

Looking for a Chemist in Hillsborough, NJ

6 Month Contract (extension possible)

$30 - $35 Hourly (W2 only)

Full time - Day Shift - Onsite

POSITION:
Perform chemical and/or physical testing on all in-process, finished, validation, and R&D products according to applicable procedures while following all relevant laboratory TMs, SOPs, etc. Provide support for or perform calibration, laboratory investigations, and projects as required. Participate in advanced training on equipment and/or methods, coordinate training of Chemist I, and assist as needed in validation and method development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Samples and analyzes incoming raw materials in accordance with standard methods and specifications, properly records results and renders a decision concerning acceptability and initiates appropriate paperwork to accept or reject material. Follows Quality System, related SOPs, Control Plan and current work instructions. Evaluates raw chemicals, line washout samples and manufactured bulk records results. Issues appropriate paperwork to accept or reject product. Performs job tasks according to B.O.M.'s, Specs, test methods and SOP's. Maintains accurate and updated summary records for each material analyzed. Tests finished product samples in accordance with specifications and renders a decision concerning acceptability. Responsible for raw materials and consumer finished product stability tests as assigned by Department Manager. Assists Processing Teams with batch process adjustments.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS The Chemist regularly works an eight (8) hour shift. Position consists of sitting/working in a lab environment with occasional walking throughout office area and/or plant. Work is performed indoors and lighting is good. Temperature in office is at a consistent 70 degrees. Noise levels are within acceptable OSHS/NIOSH limits. Ventilation is normal.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• B.S. degree in a science field preferably Chemistry
• 1-3 years of experience in an analytical laboratory of an industrial and/or manufacturing plant environment.
• Ability to work with Lab instruments such as GC, NIR, UV/VIS, HPLC etc.
• Possess excellent time management, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately complete paperwork/documentation.
• Company Quality System, related SOPs, Control Plans and Work Instructions.
• Must be able to handle chemicals within permissible level.
• Must understand Metric system and be able to convert units.

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