ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Microbiological Testing
• Regular duties as a Microbiologist including:
• Sample preparation and testing following USP <61> and <62>
• Aseptic technique
• Gram staining and phenotypic ID using API
• Environmental Monitoring in Plant
• Maintain Micro Test Logs
• CPM of Plant water loop
• Chemical Testing
  • GC - Maintenance and Operation
  • HPLC or uHPLC - Maintenance and Operation
  • Titration via manual or auto-titrator
  • Solution preparations and Standard preparations and storage
  • TOC - Maintenance and Operation
  • FTIR - Maintenance and Operation
  • UV/Vis - Maintenance and Operation
  • pH/Density/Conductivity
  • High Pressure gas bottle and Gas Generator maintenance
• Physical Testing
  • Weights, diameters, thickness, flow rates, OB Checks
• Demonstrate commitment to the company's RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate's essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate's inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate's safety or the safety of others).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential accountabilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

Chemist I

• Associates degree in Chemistry or Biology or Physics (BA preferred).
• 0-3 years of experience in a QC Lab.
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis skills. Strong math skills.
• Ability to handle a fast pace, high stress environment while still maintaining RFT testing results.
• Trouble shooting instrumentation malfunctions.
• High problem-solving skill, thinking out of the box, innovative approaches to roadblocks.
• Attendance at ACS Short Courses and Certificates for Short Courses online.

Chemist II

• BS degree in Chemistry or Biology or Physics
• 3-5 years experience in a QC Lab (preferably in an FDA or Pharma environment.
• For Iatric, qualification requirements also include:
• Strong Computer and Network Systems knowledge and application
• Investigating Out of specification (OOS) test results (preferable knowledge of FDA Guidance)
• Demonstrated strong analytical instrumentation trouble shooting skills
  

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Standing, sitting, reading, writing, reasoning/analyzing, and social interaction.
  
• Frequent carrying and lifting 0-10 pounds, repetitive hand movement, reading, writing, reasoning/analyzing, and social interaction.
• Occasional carrying and lifting 10-30 pounds, standing/walking, bending/twisting, pushing/pulling, reaching above shoulder, and calculating.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance effective 30 days after first full month
• 401(k) Match
• 7 Paid Holidays, 3 Floating Holidays for use at employee's discretion
• Immediate eligibility for holiday and vacation pay
• Work-Life Balance
• Climate-Controlled and cleanest work environment in Morristown
• Education Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Product Giveaways
• Referral Program
• Associate discount programs

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade - Chemist I/Chemist II: 07