Senior Lab Chemist

At Celmark International, we embrace innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit that drives our imaginative process - the result being advanced science in skin care and cosmeceutical formulations we produce for companies from emerging start-ups to multi-million dollar global corporations.

We are seeking an experienced senior lab chemist to join our team!

Position  Title – Senior Lab Chemist

Position Purpose and Objectives -            

Opportunity to join a fast growing, established dietary supplement manufacturer. The primary responsibility is to develop and validate analytical methods for various dietary finished product matrixes and train analysts and chemists. You will support analytical testing of incoming raw materials, in-process samples, stability, and finished goods within the QC Laboratory.

Essential Job Function -

•Develop analytical methods based on adaptations of USP, AOAC, NSF, or other industrial resources.

•Write SOPs and methods to meet cGMPs  and GLP.

•Validate and qualify laboratory methods including writing of protocols and reports.

•Train chemists and analysts on laboratory methods & procedures.

•Perform daily testing of incoming samples using wet chemical and instrumental techniques, as needed.

•Maintain and record analytical data within prescribed notebooks.

•Compile analytical testing data and issue testing justification documentation.

•Compile lab results and issue completed worksheets for final review.

•Prepare various laboratory reagents as required for daily operations.

•Provide peer review of other chemists work as needed.

•Provide leadership for all technical aspects of the chemistry and analytical laboratories.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required             

Must be Proficient in PC functions, (WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, POWERPOINT,etc) and Empower software.

Must be well organized and detail oriented.

Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.

Be familiar with and demonstrate excellent advanced laboratory problem solving skills.

Must be experienced in advanced laboratory testing methods.

Must be knowledgeable in HPLC configuration including column designs, flow rates, reagent variabilities, wavelengths, and detectors.

Must be knowledgeable in solubility factors, oil products, water based products, and oil/water emulsions and the impacts to testing formulations of these designs.

Must demonstrate Good Laboratory Practice in completing daily work assignments.

Competent in performing mathematical and scientific calculations as they relate to job function.

Supervisory Responsibility          

None

Working Conditions       

A dynamic and fast paced technical environment.           

Minimum Qualifications

BS Degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, physical chemistry(or extensive analytical  laboratory experience in lieu of degree)  .

Extensive Analytical (HPLC) analysis experience

Ten years previous laboratory experience.

Success Factors

Technical leadership.  Problem solving skills. Detail oriented. Self-motivated team player. Well organized.

Location category:

Orlando, FL