Quality Chemist I

AMPAC Fine Chemicals Rancho Cordova, California, United States

About this position

The Quality Control Chemist I will be responsible for analyzing and making determinations as to the quality  of a product, using analytical equipment pertinent to the appropriate application of skills.  This position provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.  Work is closely supervised.  

Candidate must be open to any shift, weekend and holiday coverage. 

Job Duties: 

  • Analysis of bulk chemicals, pharmaceutical compounds, and environmental monitoring samples which require a comprehensive knowledge of chemistry or microbiology and laboratory techniques.
  • General housekeeping including maintaining general cleanliness of laboratories and restocking reagents and laboratory consumables.
  • May conduct review of peer data from less complex analysis.
  • Maintain a through and neat laboratory notebook.
  • Compilation of data obtained from analytical tests, analysis of the data, and reporting of results to appropriate departments.
  • May be responsible for communicating status and timing of analytical testing to internal clients.
  • May participate in investigations of laboratory samples and help determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address mitigation of investigation assignable cause.
    • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelors degree Chemistry, Microbiology or Related Field required.
  • 0-1 years directly related technical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    • COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

  • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have a high consciousness for personal and laboratory safety.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Team oriented.
  • Good judgement and an understanding of chemistry theories and concepts.

    • CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES

  • Not Applicable

    • This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit employment at will rights at any time.





    Salary Information

    $70000.0 - $75000.0 Annual Salary