Chemist I

Overview:
**THE ROLE**:
The Chemist will perform standard chemical and physical analysis of inner and outer nutritional products in the quality control lab using wet chemistry techniques and instrumental analyses.

**HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE**:

- Performs laboratory testing (qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, finished products and/or stability samples).
- Prepares standards and reagents; calibrates and operates sophisticated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, FTIR, UV- Visible spectrophotometer.
- Reviews product certificates of analysis for accuracy and conformance and maintain C of A files.
- Performs routine calibration and performance verification of lab equipment and instrumentation.
- Provides input on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Test Methods and other relevant laboratory documents.
- Participate in investigations, address Out of Specifications (OOS), resolve deviations and implement CAPA with general supervision.
- Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Documents data in lab notebook and follow basic cGMP guidelines.
- Interprets test results and compares with determined standards and limits. Interprets and compares data and historical records and trend verification under general supervision.
- Maintains a safe, clean and efficient laboratory.

**WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM**:
India Center of Excellence (INCOE) is a state of art laboratory having sophisticated analytical equipment for analysis of Raw Materials and Finished products as per Herbalife Business. This new ISO/IEC 17025-accredited, laboratory will focus on analytical testing - physical, chemical, and microbiological tests - for inner and outer nutrition products.

**SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL**:
**Skills**
- Ability to execute testing according to established methods.
- Demonstrates basic proficiency in lab instrumentation and multiple test methods.
- Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision
- Ability to organize workload for effective implementation
- Strong customer and results orientation
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
- Ability to function as an effective team member
- Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves

**Experience**:

- 3-5 years previous experience in an analytical laboratory of qualitative or quantitative analyses
- Experience in various wet chemical analysis and/or instrumental analysis utilizing FTIR, HPLC, GC and UV-Visible spectrophotometry
- Experience in ISO 17025 accredited food testing lab
- FSSA(I) certified Food Analyst (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related scientific fields

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Knowledge of LC/MS and GC/MS
- Previous cGMP regulation and compliance knowledge
- Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical laboratory work experience
- Knowledge in ISO17025 Lab Management
- Master of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related scientific fields

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:

- Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers
- Light office work, some light lifting, and walking may be required

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**:

- The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated
- Noise levels are considered low to moderate