Chemist II

A Medisca Partner, CED Analytical Labs is an analytics testing laboratory that delivers customized solutions with an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation that their customers can always count on. Offering worry-free and agile testing services at the highest standards of quality, CED Analytics supports partners in the pharmaceutical compounding, life-science, and healthcare industries. Committed to Partners in Wellness, CED Analytics offers an unfailing devotion to improving lives across a multitude of needs and multitude of people.

The primary focus of the Chemist II is to independently perform pharmaceutical analyses in the laboratory using analytical instrumentation and compendial methods and procedures.

The opportunity:

Sample Testing

• Perform lab experiments and record data in laboratory notebooks with accuracy and completeness


• Calculate results as required in compendial methods and procedures.


• Responsible for meeting due dates for the following testing:
  
  
  
  • Perform instrumentation testing for routine and stability samples
    
    
    
    • HPLC assay, organic impurities, related compounds, etc.
    
    
    • GC residual solvents, assay, limit test, etc.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Perform identification testing for routine samples
    
    
    
    • FTIR, UV-Vis, USP <191> color/precipitate test, etc.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Perform titration testing for routine samples
    
    
    
    • Color indicator, potentiometric, etc.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Perform wet bench testing for routine and stability samples
    
    
    
    • Residue on ignition, loss on drying, water determination, etc.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Participate in laboratory investigations. 

Inventory Login & Upkeep

• Maintain laboratory inventory of chemicals and supplies
  
  
  
  • Check stock levels and request commonly used chemicals as needed
  
  
  
  


• Remove and update inventory for expired chemicals


• Periodic inventory of chemicals and supplies on hand
  

Laboratory Upkeep

• Maintain organized and tidy laboratory areas and workspaces


• Clean and store glassware regularly


• Calibrate and perform verification checks on routine use equipment, i.e. analytical balances
  

Compliance to FDA regulations and CED SOPs

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Chemistry or a Science related field, with knowledge of common laboratory techniques


•  Minimum of three (3) years of laboratory experience performing analytical testing preferred
  HPLC experience required


• Working knowledge of cGMP/GLP, ICH, USP/NF, FDA regulations 


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook and Excel) required 


• Excellent communication skills; fluent English (oral & written) required 


• Strong work ethic and reliable 


• Excellent time management and organizational skills 

What’s in it for you …  

We invest time and resources into making sure Medisca is as good as the people we hire. 

 Balance Your Life – PTO, vacation policy and paid statutory holidays

• Invest in your health – Group Benefit plan and health savings account


• Your Future is Bright – Opportunities to learn and grow within CED


• Save for your Future – 401k plan retirement


• Help us grow – Employee Referral Program


• We like to have fun – company events throughout the year

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.  

We are an equal opportunity employer.  

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