Associate Chemist (Junior)

Company: Nestle
Location: Bohemia
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

As a leader in the science of nutrition, Nestle Health Science believes in empowering healthier lives for patients and consumers through a rich product portfolio featuring top brands such as Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Nuun, Persona Nutrition, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more, as well as through Aimmune Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies to prevent, manage and treat food, GI and metabolic-related diseases.Our team members are challenged to make a genuine impact and play an integral role in driving the business forward. We embrace a dynamic culture that always puts the consumer first, and where ownership, accountability and agility are celebrated at every level. To help our people thrive, we offer expansive career growth potential, the opportunity to work alongside and learn from talented colleagues with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, and a range of best-in-class benefits.We have more than 11,000 employees around the world, and products available in over 140 countries.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.Position SummaryThe Associate Chemist applies knowledge and skills to perform diverse and complex laboratory procedures and /or specialized technical, administrative services requiring application of equivalent technical knowledge in a quality control laboratory. Also, responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of product produced.Key Responsibilities:

• Performs routine testing on raw material, finished good, and stability samples according to established in-house or compendial procedures.
• Capable of independently operating laboratory instruments based on appropriate procedures. Prepares solutions, suspensions, and media to perform essential laboratory tasks.
• Records data, performs calculations, evaluates and reports results. Performs peer review of data and provides critical analysis of laboratory systems. Keeps management apprised of progress.
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.
• Participates in designing and conducting investigational studies of atypical results
• May either handle hazardous waste or supervise individuals who handle hazardous waste
• Follow Good Laboratory Practices, Good Documentation Practices, and Data Integrity guidelines
• Openness to learn new instruments methods and positionsExperience and Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or a related science field or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
  • 1 - 2 years experience in the nutraceutical or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
  • Experience with HPLC or UPLC and testing WSV or FSV preferred.
  • Knowledge of USP compendial methods preferred.
  • Experience with Empower preferredRequisition ID228486It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.The Nestle Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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