Analytical Chemist

Position: Analytical Chemist

Location: Middletown, VA - 22645

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timings: Monday to Friday 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Pay Rate: $ 25-30/ Hourly

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The job opportunity is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.

Responsibilities

• This is a Scientist I - Chemistry position
• Optimize current solution manufacturing processes to improve quality, reduce costs, improve regulatory compliance and resolve documentation issues.
• Oversee production of solutions, review documentation, work with team and facilities to streamline processes.
• Review and update production documentation, work with Quality and SMEs to align instructions to actions.
• Apply known/typical process metrics and KPIs to offer areas of improvement, characterize process improvements.
• Work with planners, buyers, and production supervisors to maximize output.
• Perform root-cause investigations on systems and components to correct problems, improve product quality and reliability.
• This position will Interface with Manufacturing, R&D, Compliance, Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Product Management groups.
• Utilize Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly concepts to optimize manufacturing processes, ease of service, and identify cost saving opportunities.

Required Skills

• Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
• Minimum of 3 Years of experience in manufacturing within ISO 13485 environment
• Familiar with Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Experience in Analytical Chemistry
• Strong knowledge of formulation science, chemical processes, and process engineering principles
• Adept at working in fast paced setting, acting with urgency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to communicate and work well in cross-functional team environments

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.