Chemist II

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.

We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.

Our uniqueness means:

• We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.
  • We are team players;
  • We are doers;
  • We are customer-centric;
  • We are innovators.

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together.

TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply. 

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role Chemist II at our Shawnee, KS location

Responsibilities

1. The incumbent works as a team member in Pharm QC within raw materials or finished goods and is responsible for all analysis for product release.
2. Responsibilities include the preparation, analysis, and result calculation for all analytical sample types submitted to Pharmaceutical QC as assigned.
3. Adherence to approved test methods and SOPs and proper documentation of laboratory raw data onto approved forms.
4. Plan for and respond to the analytical needs of the laboratory to ensure daily production schedules are met.
5. Ensure proper sorting and disposal of analytical sample solutions that are hazardous waste, and the chemical cleanliness of all work areas.
6. Assists weekly in laboratory supply and reagent inventory. Ensure secondary tasks assigned are monitored and completed in a timely manner.
7. Critical understanding of proper and thorough laboratory investigations.
8. Support QA Operations as required for laboratory investigations.
9. Continuous improvement and assessment of laboratory practices to eliminate over-processing of data.
10. Continuous review of current SOPs and other documentations to ensure compliance to regulatory requirements.
11. Adhere to GMP and/or GLP standards as required for daily operations

Requirements

1. BA / BS in a related scientific field such as biology, chemistry, microbiology, or biochemistry.
2. 3+ years laboratory experience, preferably in a Pharmaceutical chemistry laboratory.
3. The incumbent should be proficient in the understanding, planning, and execution of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures relating to instrument use, sample analysis, document generation and control, personal safety, and environmental safety.
4. Knowledge of FDA regulations (or similar regulated environment) to include Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
5. Basic computer skills are required.
6. Proven, effective written and verbal communication skills.
7. Mastered skills in the use of a wide range of analytical instruments and devices for the analysis of pharmaceutical substances and formulations are required.  The incumbent should have the necessary experience and background to develop, create or revise standard operating procedures or test methods.  Analytical instrument experience required includes the following:
   • HPLC
   • GC and/or Headspace GC
   • Karl Fisher
   • pH
   • UV-Vis, AA, ICP-MS and Particle Size Distribution (Malvern 3000) is a plus
   • Experience with Empower 3 processing software is a plus.

Argenta has strongly embedded company values which is key to who we are and how we deliver. We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued.  At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day. That is why we support our people through strong culture, great benefits, and opportunity for growth.

Argenta is an equal opportunity employer

To find out more about Argenta, click here: www.argentaglobal.com