Chemist I/III

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.
United States, Texas, Pasadena
Oct 30, 2024
Description * Will execute CoQ10/QH purification experiments, such as extraction, column chromatography, crystallization, distillation and others related to CoQ10/QH purification under Technical Superintendent/Manager's direction. * Will perform analysis of samples from production as well as experiment generated samples. * Complete technical reports related to experiments and process investigations. * Prepare and write standard operating procedures (SOP's) for laboratory related operation. * Maintain instrumentation and analytical equipment (HPLCs, GCs, UV-spec, scales, rotovap, and other common laboratory equipment. * Perform calibrations of required equipment. * Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping procedures in Chem-lab of Technical Department. * Any other job responsibilities as assigned. * Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills: * Emotional Empathy * Positive Attitude * Excellent Communication Skills * Flexibility/ Adaptability * Interpersonal Skills Qualifications Education Bachelors of Engineering (required) Bachelors of Chemistry / Biochemistry (required) Experience 1 - 2 years: cGMP Manufacturing (required) 1 - 2 years: Chemical/food/pharmaceutical or related manufacturing (required) 2 - 5 years: Laboratory (required) Skills MS Outlook (required) MS PowerPoint (required) MS Word (required) MS Excel (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)