Chemist

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Lonza is looking to for a top-notch Chemist to join the Greenwood, South Carolina team. The Chemist performs various test procedures to determine the quality and uniformity of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products in compliance with company specifications, quality standards, and government regulations in support of the hard capsule, liquid filled capsule, and ingredients business.

Key responsibilities:

• Performs analytical testing of raw materials, finished products, and in-process samples within a cGMP/cGLP environment utilizing instrumentation (HPLC, GC, ICP, FTIR, UV) and wet chemistry.
• Performs calibration, qualification, maintenance and inventory of laboratory instruments, equipment, standards and chemicals.
• Assures compliance with company standards and specifications, government regulations, and compendia guidelines.
• Anticipates, identifies, and troubleshoots potential problems involving analytical instruments and test method improvement.
• Shares work in a team setting to execute planned and unplanned projects related to testing and personal development.
• Maintains detailed records and peer reviews documentation.
• Transfers, writes, and updates Standard Operating Instructions, Policies, Specifications, and spreadsheets.
• Writes CAPAs and performs laboratory investigations.
• Trains fellow colleagues after becoming the subject matter expert.
• Performs all job functions with integrity and with the safety of themselves and fellow colleagues in mind.
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week, which may include weekends, holidays, etc.
• Must be able to work additional hours/days as business needs dictate.
• Attendance in the plant site is considered an essential function.
• Provides backup for other chemists and performs other duties as assigned.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science, Chemistry, or equivalent field
• Strong proficiency with word processing, database and statistical computer software.
• Strong and professional communication skills. (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard and advanced laboratory equipment.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reference: R51786