QC Chemist

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

RESPONSIBILITIES;

• Analysis and release of incoming raw materials, propellants, in-process bulk and finished product as per current lab procedures, SOPs and GMPs.
• Thorough knowledge of procedures and instrumentation used in the laboratory including HPLC, GC, and FTIR.
• Follow GMPs, GLPs and GDPs at all times.
• Calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and measuring devices.
• Record all results and maintain all records in lab books, log books, and Mixing Production Records. Perform calculations for batch adjustment.
• Verify test data and incoming inspection forms for food, OTC and personal care products.
• Review and sign OTC logbooks for all lab testing (example: raw materials, bulk, FG, gas).
• Manage and audit lab equipment and their calibration. Review/ sign/ retain all equipment records
• Micro sampling for specified batches, chemicals and water and prepare samples for shipment.
• Incoming RM inspection, sampling, log, test and release RM and send for outside testing as required.
• Maintenance of lab waste.
• Clean fume-hood and all laboratory areas as per schedule and when needed.
• Keep retention samples and dispose of old retain chemicals and concentrates once a year.
• Ensure maintenance all QC records, test methods, operating manuals, QC equipment and accessories per the applicable SOP’s.
• Ensure on regular basis that procedures are followed and work is done correctly.
• Ensure management of lab instrumentation to ensure proper identification, preventive maintenance, back up of methods and records.
• Ensure management of all lab files as per GDP.
• Ensure manage laboratory standards, reference materials and lab chemicals.
• Troubleshoot, identify and solve chemistry related problems in consultation with Quality Manager.
• Prepare Bulk and RM Analysis forms for OTC, food and personal care products if required.
• Revise and write applicable SOPs, Change Control, NCR, OOS, Deviation process and analytical testing procedures
• Perform testing as required for chemistry related customer complaints.
• Maintain master files, concentrate and finished goods files
• Follow all the HC and FDA GMP regulations applicable to the lab and chemistry.
• Liaise with other departments as required.
• Ensure that all training on current SOPs and client specific methods is up to date.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION

• BSc degree in chemistry
• Relevant experience in consumer food, personal care products or OTC products.
• Experience utilizing intermediate levels of Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint & Word - Use of Microsoft Excel for data management & to prepare charts/graphs is desirable