QC Chemist I

Company: B. Braun Medical
Location: Irvine
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

QC Chemist I

US-CA-Irvine

Job ID: 2022-20083
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing
Irvine Facility

Overview

About B. Braun

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap - and CAPS - .

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise - philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com .

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The QC Chemist I is responsible for working with site end users and corporate team to configure and support LIMS application workflow and lab processes. This position will be responsible for the performance, setup, troubleshooting, training and other related issues with a LIMS application.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties
Plans and organizes chemical analysis of starting material, in process and finished product and stability studies and ensure adherence to approved test methods, specifications, procedures, equipment operating instruments and guidelines.
Responsible for the overall system of compilation, preparation and release of test results/ reports.
Conducts chemical analysis and experiments to develop new knowledge, materials, processes and products.
Analyzes samples from various sources to provide information on different materials.
Develops new techniques to analyze chemicals.
Collaborates with specialists to interpret data and writes reports about the results.
Analyzes test information to determine process efficiency and works on improvements.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining site specific, related documentation (i.e. SOPs, TPs and SPECs).
Responsible for discrepancy investigation and change control activities.
Support inspections/audits for LIMS specific topics, requests, or questions.
The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

General:
It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills
Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
Works under general supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training, and/or reviewing the work of other peers.
Judgement is required in resolving all day-to-day problems.
Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.
Preferred Requirements:
BS Chemistry degree preferred.
Laboratory experience in general or pharmaceutical QC chemistry preferred.

Qualifications

Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc

Required:
Bachelor's degree required.
02-04 years related experience required.
Regular and predictable attendance

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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Additional Information

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:
Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:
Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull
Frequently:Stand, Sit
Constantly:N/A
Activities:
Occasionally:Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick, Walking
Frequently:Handling, Sitting , Standing
Constantly:N/A
Environmental Conditions:
Occasionally:Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals (in most areas) , Fumes
Frequently:N/A
Constantly:N/A
Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Noise Intensity:Moderate
Occasionally:N/A
Frequently:N/A
Constantly:Lab environment

What We Offer

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its Sharing Expertise - initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

Notices

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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