Chemist

Title : Quality Control Chemist

Location: Berkeley, CA

Duration : 6+ months

Pay range : $31-32/hr

Job Description:

Responsible for chemical testing of final product and intermediate products. Duties include performing QC assays and maintaining lab organization and cleanliness. Has knowledge of wet chemistry and instrumentation analysis including pH, conductivity, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, atomic absorption, Karl Fischer, and Osmolality. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. 4-6 Years of Experience

Performs routing release testing of raw materials and drug products.

The testing is routine but will not be the same everyday. There is opportunity to both apply and learn various instrumentation and chemical analyses. What does this role accomplish for the business. Enable uninterrupted delivery of products for patients.
QC Chemistry team comprising of 11+ experienced lab analysts.
(1) Experienced with simple instruments (pH, conductivity, TOC, Osmolality) and wet chemistry experience.

(2) Experienced with and comfortable with handling chemicals and following established safety practices.

(3) Experienced with or minimally aware of pharmacopoeia such as USP-NF, EP, JP, ChP. (4) Knowledgeable with cGMP testing.
Previous chemistry lab experience is preferred. Or minimally has a chemistry education/background and able to learn quickly.
This role will not be performing chromatography testing, so such experience is not mandatory.
* What kind of soft skills are you looking for? Able to communicate and interact with an interdisciplinary team.
Bachelor in Chemistry or related subject.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.