QC Chemist

Job description

Job Number

2830606

Business

GE Healthcare

Business Segment

Healthcare Global Supply Chain

About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Posted Position Title

QC Chemist

Career Level

Experienced

Function

Manufacturing

Function Segment

Manufacturing Quality

Location(s) Where Opening Is Available

United States

U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces

Illinois

City

Arlington Heights

Postal Code

60004-1412

Relocation Assistance

No

Role Summary/Purpose

The Manufacturing Quality and Inspection Technician is responsible for in-process and release
testing of finished products produced on site. The role also includes raw material testing,
analytical equipment operation, and maintenance as needed. The technician participates in the
development of new procedures and conducts calibrations/validation studies as they pertain to
analytical testing. Work is technical and specialized, requiring accuracy and attention to detail.

Essential Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities
•Performs required analytical testing on in-process and final products.
•Performs USP, EP, and ACS testing on raw materials.
•Testing using HPLC, FTIR, ICP-OES, UV/VIS, Liquid Scintillation, and Gamma Spectrometer.
•Tracking and trending of analytical data
•Participates in validation projects requiring analytical support.
•Writing and developing SOPs
•Contributes to process improvement through Lean, 5S and six sigma tools.
•Assists in the stocking and supplying of the QC lab.
•Performs visual inspection of finished product.
Quality Specific Goals:
1.Knowledge and understanding of acceptance activity requirements for incoming, in-process, and
final inspection requirements (as associated with job type/position) to ensure that a device
conforms to it's specification and out of specification items are properly handled.
2.Knowledge and understanding of Stop Orders, Concessions, ESD, Calibration, Preventative
Maintenance, Material Identification & Segregation, documentation configuration control practices;
documentation & disposition of non-conforming material, and Good Documentation Practices
requirements, as associated with this job type/position
3.Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality
Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job
type/position
4.Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
5.Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as
required

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Desired Characteristics

Waters Empower Experience or similar software
•Equipment experience with HPLC, ICP, UV/Vis, FT-IR
•Experience working with radioactive material including the use of gamma spectrometers, Ion
Chambers and liquid scintillation analyzers
•Visual inspection experience
•Working knowledge of USP
•Experience in a FDA regulated QC environment

Desired profile

Qualifications/Requirements

1.Associate degree plus 2 years working experience in Manufacturing or Laboratory or Bachelor's
degree
2.Background in Math or Chemistry
3.Ability to speak, understand, read, and write in local language
4.Proficient with software applications applicable to the job
5.Must be available for nights and weekends as needed.
6.Must have the ability to distinguish color.
7.Ability to lift 25lbs
8.Be able to work weekends/Rotation of shifts