Job Description
Job Description
At Apex International, we pride ourselves on being a high-quality manufacturer of over the counter personal care, and household products. We create collaborative partnerships with customers ranging from global Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurial start-ups.
We are currently seeking a QC Chemist at either our Eden Prairie facility. This is a weekend shift role working Friday - Sunday from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Perform testing and evaluations of raw material, bulk, and finished products in accordance to written procedures.
- Ensures current standard operating and test procedures are utilized.
- Documentation records are accurate and in compliance with GMP requirements.
- Develops and maintains understanding of various testing methodologies, including appropriate techniques and potential errors.
- Always maintains neat and accurate records and clean and organized work areas.
- Ensures product quality specifications and customer standards are met and maintained to the Customers' satisfaction.
- Ensures test results meet current specifications prior to completion/approval.
- Performs batch adjustments as needed in batch making procedures.
- Trouble-shooting out of specification (OOS) situations.
- Ensures current reference and product standards are properly maintained.
- Updates test procedures and specifications as needed.
- Utilizes data to focus improvement efforts so customer requirements and regulatory regulations are met.
- Accurately records all data (cGMP) and pertinent information
- Accurately documents monthly Key Quality Incident (KQI)
- Documents OOS situations, determines root cause, and suggests possible solutions
- Maintains compliance with current regulatory expectations and practices (e.g. USP)
- Understand and maintain a culture of "lean action" within the department so that we live lean better than any organization.
- Implement and maintain standards and processes that eliminate waste throughout the department.
- Apply and utilize "lean tools" to permanently implement improvements.
- Institutionalize 5S in all aspects of the department. (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)
- Perform other work as assigned.
Qualification and Skill Requirements:
Prior Experience:
- 0-2 years GMP lab experience; prefer a minimum of 6 months experience in a Chemistry lab environment such as pharmaceutical, cosmetics, personal care, food processing, etc.
- Knowledge Requirements:
To be effective, this position requires the ability to multi task, demonstrate a sense of urgency, and the ability to organize. Lab experience normally acquired through a 4-year college degree in Chemistry, Biology or related science discipline and/or equivalent experience is needed.
Technical Competencies:
- Must have knowledge and experience with wet chemistry techniques including analytical balance, volumetric glassware, pH, titration; UV/Vis and FTIR experience is preferred.
- Can maintain and grow technical knowledge and expertise. Can be accurate, precise and pay attention to detail.
- Has working knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
- Can read and follow written work instructions and specifications.
- Ability to perform testing, review testing data and report on results.
Work Requirement:
- This position may require some work hours beyond the normal workday based on the demands of the business cycle, customer volume of business, and specific sales efforts underway. It has a moderate to high demand for physical activity.
Working Conditions:
- Indoors, generally.
- Will be exposed to various fragrances which at times may be at elevated levels.
- Able to utilize stairways.
- Able to respond and adapt to changes in the work environment.
- Able to work in a high paced work environment.
Benefits:
- Hourly wage starting at $25 - $26 per hour, depending on experience
- 4 hour weekend shift differential - you get paid for 40 hours for working 36!
- Medical, Rx, Dental and vision benefits
- Company paid Short term & Long-term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and children
- Flexible Spending Account options for child and health care
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program