Associate Chemist/Biologist - Failure Analysis Lab Investigator
NC-Clayton, US
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Associate Chemist/Biologist - Failure Analysis Lab Investigator:
The Failure Analysis Lab (FAL - QC) is looking for an hourly position for an associate Chemist/Associate Biochemist/Associate Biologist to serve as an investigator in FAL. The investigations would deal with product technical complaints and in house investigations that involve troubleshooting issues with a variety of samples (eg, intermediate products, equipment) from manufacturing (GT, GB and CGT).
The responsibilities would include investigation of returned product (final container as well as intermediates from manufacturing) for issues such as particle isolation / identification (FTIR/RAMAN), container closure testing, or other issues found by patients or medical personnel that may represent quality issues for Grifols products. This would include collection of raw data, evaluation of data, and writing reports. This position also would maintain the laboratory and equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The Associate Chemist position is normally a progression from the Assistant Chemist position in the Quality Assurance Chemistry Labs. Therefore, the Associate Chemist position also requires knowledge equivalent to a minimum of two years of college level chemistry courses (one year of general chemistry course(s) with associated laboratory work, one or more courses in analytical quantitative chemistry with associated laboratory work, and some other chemistry course(s) with associated laboratory work). While the content of the course work specified above is generally applicable to the Associate Chemist position, the associated laboratory experience is more specifically applicable to the position's work assignments.
Education:
The Associate level requires an AA or BS degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science, or a BS degree in biology, chemistry or related field in addition to 2 years of applicable laboratory experience. A background in medical technology / clinical laboratory science is preferred, as is experience in a GLP / GMP laboratory.
Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to occasional extreme cold below 32* in production areas. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Work is performed sitting or standing for 2-4 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35lbs. Occasionally walks, bends and twists neck and waist, may reach above or below shoulder height. Frequent foot movements. Color perception/discrimination and near vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.
Recruiter: Angelica DaCosta
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Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton