Overview:

The First Shift Chemist I will work onsite in the Quality Control Lab within our Innovation and Manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem, NC. As an entry level chemist, will perform standard chemical and physical analysis of inner and outer nutritional products in the lab using wet chemistry techniques and instrumental analyses.



•    Performs laboratory testing (qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, finished products and/or stability samples).

•    Review/peer review of testing results in laboratory notebooks and in LIMs.

•    Prepares standards and reagents; calibrates and operates lab instrumentation (HPLC, FTIR, UV- Visible spectrophotometer).

•    Reviews product certificates of analysis for accuracy and conformance and maintain C of A files.

•    Performs routine calibration and performance verification of lab equipment and instrumentation.

•    Provides input on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Test Methods and other relevant laboratory documents.

•    Participates in investigations, address Out of Specifications (OOS), resolves deviations and implements CAPA with general supervision.

•    Follows current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Documents data in lab notebook and follow basic cGMP guidelines.

•    Interprets test results and compares with determined standards and limits. Interprets and compares data and historical records and trend verification under general supervision.

•    Maintains a safe, clean and efficient laboratory.

•    Chemist I is responsible to produce high quality laboratory data and  responsible for and empowered to stop an analysis that may produce poor quality results as required by ISO 17025.

•    Other duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

none

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

•    Ability to complete testing according to established methods.

•    Demonstrates basic proficiency in lab instrumentation and multiple test methods.

•    Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision

•    Ability to prioritize workload for efficient process

•    Strong customer and results orientation

•    Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity

•    Ability to function as an effective team member

•    Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves

Experience:

•    0 – 3 years experience in an analytical laboratory of qualitative or quantitative analyses

•    Experience in various wet chemical analysis and/or instrumental analysis using FTIR, HPLC, GC and UV-Visible spectrophotometry

Education:

•    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field or equivalent experience. 

:

•    Knowledge of LC/MS and GC/MS

•    Previous cGMP regulation and compliance knowledge

•    Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical laboratory work experience

•    Knowledge in ISO17025 Lab Management

•    Master of Science in Chemistry or Biochemistry or related field 



PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers

Light office work, some light lifting, and walking may be required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated

Noise levels are considered low to moderate  



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US Benefits Statement:

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.