Chemical Sampler

DEPARTMENT:       TECHNICAL

POSITION:               RAW MATERIALS/CHEMICAL SAMPLER

REPORTS TO:         Analytical Lab Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Required to understand and follow all company policies and procedures, safety

      requirements, cGMP regulations and customer requirements applicable to this position.

• Sample components by MIL-STD 105E and chemicals according to KIK or customer

      procedures.

• Identify and match components and materials by KIK and customer specifications.
• Examine chemicals and containers for defects according to specifications using

            applicable testing and inspection tools as required.

• Perform sterile sampling of chemical containers – submit samples to the analytical lab.
• Identify material as approved, hold, or quarantine with proper labeling.
• Verify receipt of Certificate of Analysis for all materials prior to sampling and submit

with the sample to the lab.

• Inspect and compare all chemical labeling to the receiver and verify that it has been

      received properly.

• Maintain the sampling booth in a clean and orderly fashion and document in proper logbook.
• Monitor and maintain the expiration dating in the JDE electronic system.
• Sample the USP Water System and conduct weekly environmental monitoring testing.
• Monitor the retest program and sample as needed.
• Participate in other duties as may be assigned by the department manager or Technical Director.
• Maintain the retain room and perform annual inspections of retain samples.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Has worked in regulated industry.
• Understanding of chemical hazards and biological hazards.
• Understanding of cross contamination and personal hygiene hazards.
• Is capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with meeting deadlines.

• Good planning skills.
• Willing to spend a large portion of their time on the floor while also being able to manage the requirement of generating written documents and performing research for validation projects.
• Work and communicate well with all levels of employees.
• Team player.
• Needs minimum of supervision to accomplish daily tasks and projects.
• Understands the needs of production and quality.
• Knowledge of micro contamination.

EDUCATIONAL/BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:  

High School Diploma or GED and/or related work experience. The ability to utilize Microsoft software including Word and Excel is a plus.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

N: Never (not at all)

F: Frequent (34%-66% of the time)

S: Seldom (1-10% of the time)

O: Occasional (11-33% of the time)

C: Constant (67%-100% of the time)