QC Chem Associate I

B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Company: B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC
Job Posting Location: Irvine, California, United States
Functional Area: Quality
Working Model: Onsite
Days of Work: Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Rotating, Sunday
Shift: 3/4 X 12
Relocation Available: No
Requisition ID: 5209

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit

Position Summary:

Perform laboratory analysis of samples according to established specifications and procedures using wet chemistry techniques or various laboratory apparatus and instruments in compliance with B. Braun, cGMP, GLPs, SOPs, USP and FDA guidelines

Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or related scientific field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 0-1 years of experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Familiarity with ICH and FDA guidelines, GMP regulations and quality compliance requirements preferred.
• Must have excellent technical writing skills, editing, formatting and organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Desired:

• Previous pharmaceutical experience highly desirable.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Instrumentation experience with HPLC, UV/Vis, GC-MS, Karl Fischer-Titrator, Viscometer, TOC Analyzer, Analytical Balances, pH meter, FTIR. AA
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral & Written - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and in composing clear and concise messages
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make decisions for a course of action to be taken to address a specific issue.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to solve problems by weighing all the variables to come up with a resolution

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally: Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Sit
• Frequently: Stand
• Constantly: N/A

Activities:

• Occasionally: Push/pull, Sitting , Stooping/squatting, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick
• Frequently: Finger feeling, Handling, Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Reaching upward and downward, Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Standing, Walking
• Constantly: N/A

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally: Proximity to moving parts, Dust, Other
• Frequently: N/A
• Constantly: N/A

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity: Moderate
• Occasionally: Other
• Frequently: N/A
• Constantly: Lab environment

Salary Range: $22.98-$27.58/hr

Shift: 3/4X12, 6:00pm-6:00am

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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