Job Description
Job Description
Chemist I
Location: Hercules, CA.
3 Month Assignment (Potential to extend)
Pay Rate $34/hr.
The Temporary Chemist I will work under the general supervision of the Production Supervisor in a team-based manufacturing environment. This role supports daily operations including large-scale buffer preparation, hemolysate (blood product) processing, and antigen purification. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, EIA plate coating, antigen blending, in-line testing using EIA and HPLC, conjugation, purification, and lyophilization. The Chemist I is expected to follow controlled procedures to complete assigned process orders in a timely and accurate manner, while also maintaining up-to-date inventory records to support efficient team operations.
Responsibilities:
- Perform manufacturing activities to meet scheduled timeline to support OTS (Off-the Shelf) and Custom products.
- Working knowledge of laboratory equipment such as but not limited to spectrophotometer, centrifuge, pH meter and HPLC system.
- Prepare, analyze and conducts tests of large-scale Buffer and hemolysate (Blood Products) of the highest quality standard according to specified approved procedures specifications and schedule.
- Calculates constituents to be added to a product; reviews and records baseline and in-process results.
- Maintains good laboratory procedures and practices and performs inventory transactions.
- Analyze, comply, input and present technical data as required. Maintain good laboratory procedures and practices.
- Ensure all required pre-production duties are performed prior start of process (procedures, equipment, raw material inventory, equipment, etc.).
Education and Skillsets:
- BA/BS degree in Life Science or related discipline with 1+years of industry experience is required.
- Prior experience in large scale Bulk manufacturing, EIA plating and ELISA assay, centrifugation, Autoclaving, Sterilization and cartridge filtration.
- Experience in working in a regulated industry is a plus.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic laboratory techniques and equipment.
- Experienced with ERP systems-- SAP or similar for managing the inventory is preferred.
- Must be self-motivated and results oriented.
- A basic working knowledge of working with high pressure equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- May handle heavy equipment and lift and/or move raw materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Company DescriptionThe TPS Group, www.tpsmithgroup.com, is a Certified Woman and Disabled Owned Diverse recruiting and staffing firm that is a trusted recruiting partner to top companies.
Company Description
The TPS Group, www.tpsmithgroup.com, is a Certified Woman and Disabled Owned Diverse recruiting and staffing firm that is a trusted recruiting partner to top companies.