Regulatory Scientist II

Job description

Together We Innovate. Together We Change. Are you a chemist looking to assure quality and drive improvements at a leading manufacturing company? If so, then we have an opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a Regulatory Scientist II in Richmond, VA. The position will work with other laboratory staff in a team environment to deliver accurate, timely, quality test results, maintain laboratory testing equipment, and provide skilled technical support.

Flexibility is required to support all production shifts, weekends and holidays as needed. You are willing to work C shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM)

What you will be doing

Sample and test raw and in-process materials for conformance to specifications and releasing approved materials to production

• Perform analytical and physical testing related to process monitoring and quality control
• Review and approve data generated by the laboratory staff
• Perform calibrations, verifications, maintenance, and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment Initiate and lead out of specification and suspect data investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions
• Manage inventory of laboratory consumables, reagents, and equipment calibration
• Assist with the design of laboratory experiments for method development, method validation, and operational process improvements for the laboratory and production environments
• Conduct peer-to-peer training on laboratory methods and processes, new documents, and document revisions What we want you to have: B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field
• Minimum one year experience working in an analytical chemistry laboratory with three years of industry experience preferred Experience working in a regulated industry and familiarity with quality lab operations and quality systems such as ISO 17025 or ISO 9001 desired Experience with physical testing instruments such as an analytical balance, refractometer, densitometer, viscometer, sieves, convection ovens, etc., and have performed sensory analysis of samples from various matrices Experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting HPLC, GC, IC, pH, FTIR, etc. and have experience preparing standards and QC samples Experience with Quality Management Systems, Laboratory Information Management Systems, and SAP Excellent verbal, written, and digital skills, including the ability to work effectively with Microsoft Excel and Word; excellent attention to details required
• Strong leadership skills and can work independently or collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute work activities to ensure completion of testing requirements You are willing and able to spend most of the workday standing, climbing steps, ladders, and to lift samples or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds