Job Description

Chemist I

Location: Hercules, CA.

3 Month Assignment (Potential to extend)

Pay Rate $34/hr.

The Temporary Chemist I will work under the general supervision of the Production Supervisor in a team-based manufacturing environment. This role supports daily operations including large-scale buffer preparation, hemolysate (blood product) processing, and antigen purification. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, EIA plate coating, antigen blending, in-line testing using EIA and HPLC, conjugation, purification, and lyophilization. The Chemist I is expected to follow controlled procedures to complete assigned process orders in a timely and accurate manner, while also maintaining up-to-date inventory records to support efficient team operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform manufacturing activities to meet scheduled timeline to support OTS (Off-the Shelf) and Custom products.
• Working knowledge of laboratory equipment such as but not limited to spectrophotometer, centrifuge, pH meter and HPLC system.
• Prepare, analyze and conducts tests of large-scale Buffer and hemolysate (Blood Products) of the highest quality standard according to specified approved procedures specifications and schedule.
• Calculates constituents to be added to a product; reviews and records baseline and in-process results.
• Maintains good laboratory procedures and practices and performs inventory transactions.
• Analyze, comply, input and present technical data as required. Maintain good laboratory procedures and practices.
• Ensure all required pre-production duties are performed prior start of process (procedures, equipment, raw material inventory, equipment, etc.).

Education and Skillsets:

• BA/BS degree in Life Science or related discipline with 1+years of industry experience is required.
• Prior experience in large scale Bulk manufacturing, EIA plating and ELISA assay, centrifugation, Autoclaving, Sterilization and cartridge filtration.
• Experience in working in a regulated industry is a plus.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Experienced with ERP systems-- SAP or similar for managing the inventory is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and results oriented.
• A basic working knowledge of working with high pressure equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• May handle heavy equipment and lift and/or move raw materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

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