Quality Control Chemist

Quality Control Chemist II

At Country Life, we inspire greatness through our wholistic approach of supplement and personal care products. Our team of experts, innovators and dreamers is dedicated to bringing the power of nature and the promise of science to people at every life stage. Join our Hauppauge, NY team and share our passion for natural health and pride in our company's commitment to excellence and quality!

Position Summary : Testing pharmaceuticals, vitamins and herbal products using HPLC, ICP, FTIT, NIR, UV-VIS and wet chemistry per USP, AOAC, FCC, BP (British Pharmacopeia) and internal procedures. Properly disposes of waste chemicals based on OSHA requirements.

Position Scope : Handles approximately 15 - 35 analytical tests per week

Position Responsibility :

• Works with lab instruments, e.g. HPLC, AA, PDA, RI detection methods, ICP and ICP-MS to perform analytical tests. Also works with chemicals and reagent solvents during the day.
• Records the raw data and results from scientific test results.
• Reports any lab instruments malfunction to Lab Manager.
• Prepares and files all Quality Control documents, e.g. Certificate of Analysis (COA) Deviations, Out of Specification (OOS) reports.
• Reviews testing and notebooks to prepare bulk product release.
• Conducts daily calibration of balances and Ph meter. Calibrates an expiration date for all product labels based on shelf life expectancy.
• Disposes of waste chemicals appropriately.
• Checks raw materials and finished product potencies.
• Proper disposal of expired raw materials, in-process and finished goods (final batches). Coordinates such activities with Safety Manager.
• Prepares samples for shipment to outside testing laboratory.
• Assists in the inventory of supplies and upkeep of laboratory and laboratory machinery.
• Preparation of purchase orders, receipt of supplies, and interfacing with other departments to expedite these functions.

Chemist II : in additional to the above

Senior Chemist : in additional to the above

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