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Job Description

Join one of the Big Island's leading manufacturing companies! This is a long-term position with the possibility of permanent placement. This opportunity comes with a convenient 4-day workweek. If you meet the below requirements, apply today to be considered!

Hours

Full-time, 7:00am-5:30pm (10-hour shifts, 4 days a week, scheduled days rotate weekly)

Location

Kailua-Kona, Big Island

Pay

$28 to $30 an hour, DOE

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate instruments (including but not limited to HPLC and ICP-MS equipment) used in the analysis of finished product formulations according to GMP guidelines.
• Develop and validate new analytical methods for continual improvement according to GMP guidelines.
• Conduct quality control laboratory testing for product release.
• Repair analytical instrumentation; disassemble and reassemble equipment and inspect components for defects.
• Prepare plans and procedures for maintenance program; including precision accuracy of measuring.
• Devise formulas to solve problems in instrumentation and calibrations.
• Record and report test data to verify equipment conformance to standards for method validation.
• Troubleshoot issues with analytical equipment and methods.
• Train and guide quality control staff on HPLC, ICP-MS, and other analytical equipment, standard preparation and methods.
• Provide back up support where and when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree in chemistry, biology, botany, marine science, or relevant discipline. Master's degree a plus.
• Minimum 6-8 years of industrial laboratory experience required.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices.
• Related work experience with analytical instruments and techniques required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Member of the American Society of Chemistry.
• HAZMAT certified and successful completion of applicable continuing education through the American Society of Chemistry or other comparable organization.
• Experience with HPLC and ICP-MS in a GMP environment highly desirable.
• Experience with PC controlled analytical equipment and analytical equipment software highly desirable.
• Experience with method development and analytical equipment repair and part replacement preferred.