2nd Shift - Chemical Lab Technician

Company: Philips
Location: Ontario
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title

2nd Shift - Chemical Lab Technician

Job Description

If you are a Colorado resident and this role is a field-based or remote role, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. You may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.

In this role, you have the opportunity to

Provide support for the Chemist in all the analyses of incoming raw materials, in-process samples and finished goods. Ensure all materials meet specifications before using and or before shipping to the customers. You will also provide help in performing various validations required by the company to ensure continuance of the plant's FDA/ISO 9002 certification. This role is 2nd shift, and the hours are 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday.

You are responsible for

• Maintain, clean, and calibrate laboratory instruments or equipment.
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests on all incoming chemicals, gels and drug products.
• Pull water samples daily for Microbial and TOC testing
• Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.
• Train new employees on topics such as the proper operation of laboratory equipment.
• Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes following standardized formulas.
• Provide technical support or assistance to Lab Manager/chemists or engineers.
• Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
• Develop or conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, or products.
• Write technical reports or prepare graphs or charts to document test results.
• Monitor all laboratory equipment to ensure within calibration as well as reagents shelf life.
• Follow plant GMP procedures.
• Able to move lift / move up to 50 lbs.

You are a part of

The QC/QA team plays an integral role in assisting the Chemist for the timely & accurate hands-on testing on all materials coming in and out of the plant.

At Philips, we strive to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation, and our goal is to improve the lives of 3 billion people a year by 2030. This position offers the opportunity to impact worldwide regulatory compliance and directly improve the customer and patient experience.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

• High school diploma or greater. Higher education in Chemistry preferred
• 1+ years experience as a chemical technician in a regulated laboratory setting
• Professional experience utilizing laboratory equipment and methodologies such as Web Chemistry, TOC Analyzer, pH Meter, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, etc.
• Attention to detail- when working in the lab, must be extremely accurate and diligent in measurement and calculations.
• Flexibility and adaptability. Must be willing and able to adapt and perform different task in any given situation, within reason, in the laboratory environment.
• Able to exercise sound judgment within Philips using standard operating procedures and policies to determine appropriate action to achieve objectives. Must be able to communicate in English language.
• Requires the proven ability to consistently meet and/or exceed goals. Must be capable of making commitments, setting priorities, and delivering results on time and on budget. Effective team building skills.
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.

In return, we offer you

We offer you a dynamic working environment in an innovative business, which offers you excellent opportunities to further develop and fully exploit your talents. This job comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits and up-to-date training.

Why should you join Philips?

Working at Philips is more than a job. It's a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work, focused on improving 3 billion lives a year by delivering innovative solutions across the health continuum. Our people experience a variety of unexpected moments when their lives and careers come together in meaningful ways. Learn more by watching this video.

To find out more about what it's like working for Philips at a personal level, visit the Working at Philips page on our career website, where you can read stories from our employee blog. Once there, you can also learn about our recruitment process, or find answers to some of the frequently asked questions.

It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person's relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.

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