at Stryker in Cary, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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Division:
Medical
Job Title: Associate QC Chemist
Department/Function:
QC Laboratory – Chemistry
Position Summary
(1-2 Sentences describing overall responsibilities)
The position of Associate QC Chemist is responsible for performing simple analytical analysis of raw materials, in-process solutions, stabilit y, finished goods , and cleaning samples , and general laboratory support .
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
(Detailed Description)
+ Performs routineand non-routineanalysisforraw materials,in-process solutions,stability,andfinish goodsincluding, but not limited toidentificationtesting,refractive index, density, viscosity, water activity,pH,appearance, taste, and smell testing.
+ Conductspharmaceutical water testing including but not limited tonitrate testing, total organic carbon (TOC),andconductivity.
+ Responsible for analytical analysisof cleaning validation and surveillance samples.
+ Prepares solutions used for routine and non-routine analyses, such as buffersanddiluents.
+ Managessample coordination prior to and following testing activities.
+ Responsiblefor ordering and stocking supplies.
+ Performslaboratory maintenance activitiesincluding but not limited to equipment preventative maintenance, calibration, disposal of waste, and cleaning laboratory areas.
+ Performs otheractivitiesas needed.
Education & Special Trainings
(Please indicate what is required & what is preferred.)
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or other related technical field.
Qualifications & Experience
(Please indicate what is required & what is preferred.)
Minimum Requirements:
+ Experience working in a laboratory environment.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
+ Strong written and oral communication skills (English).
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Reports to
QC Lead, Supervisor, or Manager
People Manager
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Job Location
(City, State and/or Country)
Cary, IL
Percent of Travel
0%
Physical Requirements
+ Must be able to lifta minimum of25lbs.
+ Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
+ Must possess appropriate manual dexterity for laboratory operations.
+ Must be able to determine color variationson/in solid and liquid substrates.
+ The ability to work with hot liquids and common laboratory chemicals.
Mental Requirements
+ Must be capable of conducting commonlaboratorymathematical calculations.
+ The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Blood Borne Pathogen
Category A Position
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About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com. (http:)
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