QC Analytical Chemist I

Job Type

Full-time

Description

RxSight is an ophthalmic medical technology corporation headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California that has commercialized the world's first and only adjustable intraocular lens (IOL) that is customized after cataract surgery. The company's mission is to revolutionize the premium cataract surgery experience by allowing surgeons to partner with their patients to achieve optimized results for every unique eye.

OVERVIEW:

The QC Analytical Chemist is responsible for analytical chemical testing, support of development and validation of the analytical procedures, silicone material formulations, laboratory operations for intra-ocular lens manufacturing facility. Reports to the Manager of QC and Analytical Group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct the analytical testing/analyses including but not limited to the following: molecular spectroscopy (UV-Vis and FT-IR), wet chemistry, GC, LC (HPLC and GPC). Troubleshooting as needed.
• Perform the physical testing including but not limited to the following: viscosity, refractive index determination, silicone hardness.
• Keep data and result records in accordance with cGMP, conduct verification and review of analysis results.
• Evaluation of the new incoming materials.
• GMP document revision and document writing as required.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Fluency in cGMP level of analytical processes, in particular those needed for biomedical devices
• Fluency in silicone or other polymer formulations
• Fluency in chemical methods, both basic (stoichiometry/solution preparations) and advanced (liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, spectroscopy)
• Background in basic polymer science and technology is preferred
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
• Be able to lift at least 30 pounds.

COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient in sample preparations, wet chemistry, spectroscopy and hands-on experience with analytical procedures such as GC and LC.
• Expertise in analytical and laboratory techniques.
• Ability to write protocols and reports.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Creative technical skills to support the innovative approaches.
• Background in basic polymer science and technology is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:

• B.S, M.S preferred, in chemistry, polymer science, material science, or equivalent;
• 2+ year experience in GMP industrial manufacturing or testing labs preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• None

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Word Processing
• Spreadsheet Software
• Fluency in common HPLC and GC software is preferred

Salary Description

$80,000 TO $90,000 Per Year