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Chemist I

Worcester, MA 01605

Posted: 04/07/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 618616 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 22-32/hr
*Depending on experience

We are currently seeking a Chemist I position in Quality Control to join our team. The Chemist I will perform general compendial testing of product and/or raw materials within a fast-paced cGMP environment. Additional responsibilities will include reagent preparation and routine equipment maintenance activities. Laboratory experience is required.

Key Responsibilities Include:
· Performs test methods as written to support product/material release.
· Understands and maintains a safe work environment for themselves and others in accordance with procedural requirements.
· Understands, implements and maintains cGMP with respect to laboratory records, procedures and systems in accordance with procedural requirements.
· Performs a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained.
· Accepts responsibility to complete assigned tasks within required timelines and works with others to accomplish business objectives.
· Revises procedures as necessary and provides continuous improvement support for the department.
· Support laboratory investigations in a timely manner.
· Support a variety of testing techniques upon completion of training.

Basic:
· BA/BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology or equivalent science degree and 1+ years of related work experience.
· Solid understanding of cGMP and quality control and documentation requirements.

Preferred:
· Spectrophotometric concentration determination
· Experience testing Appearance per USP, EP requirements
· Quality Control testing of phase III and commercial products

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.