QC Chemist - Full-time / Part-time

Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments including a centrifuge, analytical balance, top-loading balance, pH meter, lyophilizer, spectrophotometer, plate reader, plate coater, plate washer, and micropipettes.

Tests samples of ELISA test kits, their components and substrates to verify conformity to specifications, whether manufactured in-house or manufactured elsewhere and distributed.

Performs inventory counts on raw materials and supplies.

Calculates and summarizes data using scientific equations and spreadsheet software including Excel, and SigmaPlot.

Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used.

Helps maintain laboratory equipment and work area.

Calibrates laboratory instruments.
Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas.

Performs quality audits on procedures, as well as on documents being used to perform these procedures.

Selects samples for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests samples for variety of qualities such as performance specifications and chemical characteristics.

Helps QA/QC manager recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards and procedures to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability and product limitations.

Sets up and performs studies on materials, components, or products to measure performance, shelf life, or product characteristics.

Assists in troubleshooting technical problems with products.

Participates in efforts to control costs.

Follows safety procedures and company policies

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.