Job Summary-
• Performs routine analytical chemistry and microbiological tests and experiments following compendial or standard procedures
• Performs routine analytical testing on raw materials, medicated feed additives and active pharmaceuticals.
• Data maintenance and record keeping are in accord with GMP and SOPs
• Recognizes and investigates deviations
• Reports deviations to appropriate personnel
• May be assigned to projects dealing with special samples needing method modifications such as extraction/dilution changes or standard addition, but always with close supervision
• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, balances, spectrophotometers, chromatographs and other laboratory equipment.
• Maintains Standard Operating Procedures dealing with their work area
• Records tests results on standardized forms and prepares reports describing procedures used.
• Prepares charts and graphs to assist in evaluation and interpretation of data.
• Maintains a safe and clean working area, and assists others in same.
• Ability to Summarize and present experimental data when necessary
• Ability to communicate with-in department.
• May contact vendors and/or external customers for administrative and technical information.