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We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!\nYour Future Matters.\nKnown for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today!\nOverview:\nThe Chemist I in Quality Control is responsible for performing a variety of chemical analyses to ensure the release of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. The role requires adherence to EPA, FDA, cGMP, cGLP, and DEA regulations, as well as company SOPs. The Chemist I also contributes to the development and maintenance of laboratory programs, such as stability testing, calibration, and preventive maintenance, and participates in method development and troubleshooting for analytical instruments. The position involves handling hazardous materials, conducting statistical evaluations of data, and providing on-call support as needed.\nResponsibilities:\nAdhere to all EPA, FDA, cGMP, cGLP DEA regulations and internal SOP's as they relate to the operation of the Quality Control lab and general operation of the chemical production facility\nFollow all OSHA and company safety rules and practices\nData review\nData entry\nPerform a wide variety of chemical analyses for release of raw materials, in-process, intermediates, finished goods, and stability\nMaintain/support laboratory programs such as calibration/preventive maintenance, IQ/OQ/PQ \nPerform in-depth laboratory investigations of non-complying test results.\nWorking knowledge of chromatography\nWorking knowledge of wet chemistry\nWrite controlled documents such as reports, test procedures, SOPs, etc.\nEvaluate validity of test results\nIndependently troubleshoot equipment\nPerform and document method transfer from Analytical Development\nRun method evaluation experiments\nHandle, analyze and dispose of hazardous samples and waste\nProvide off-shift coverage as required\nMaintain laboratory solutions, inventory and notebooks\nResponsible for assisting in training employees as needed both inside and outside the department\nCoordinate and communicate project status\nInteracting with outside vendors and other departments\nExtensive knowledge and proven ability to use a wide assortment of the analytical instrumentation available at Cambrex Charles City. \nProven ability to handle various assignments and organize workload to meet timelines \nAct as departmental subject matter expert (SME)\nAll employees are required to adhere to DEA, EPA, FDA and cGMP regulations as they relate to the operation of the Company; and to adhere to all company safety rules and procedures. 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