Quality Control Chemist - Merck Group : Job Details

Work Location: Bellefonte, PennsylvaniaShift: Department: LS-SC-PEBEB Quality ControlRecruiter: Heather MillerThis information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.Your Role:A Quality Control Chemist completes a variety of laboratory processes and procedures in the scheduling, evaluation, and review of stock and specialty chromatography products. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing test results for conformance to specifications
• Performing advanced gas and/or liquid chromatography operations according to documented methods to evaluate stock and/or custom chromatography products
• Testing all product groups
• Selecting and preparing appropriate standards and solutions as required for product evaluation
• Working with manufacturing and/or R&D departments to resolve nonconformances
• Executing experiments, analyzing, and reporting on results
• Recommending process or system improvements when possible, and taking a leadership role in addressing improvements
• Reviewing test results for conformance to specifications
• Generating and maintaining records of systems, procedures, and test results
• Entering and evaluating QC data using PC and lab automation systems
• Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of chromatographic instrumentation and related equipment
• Assisting analyst with product scheduling and review of test results
• Writing/modifying standard operating procedures and related quality documentation
• Assisting in training other QC chemists

Physical Attributes:

• Involves lifting; up to 10 pounds
• Use fine motor skills and stand up to 90% of the day

Who You Are:Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other scientific field
• 1+ years of laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in gas and liquid chromatography
• Basic knowledge of statistics and statistical variations
• Demonstrated PC knowledge
• Ability to work well with others both within and outside of the QC area
• Attention to detail.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.