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Chemist

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Location: Knoxville, TN, United States
Date Posted: Jan 24, 2025

Description

responsibilities:

Develop a process for the transfer of chemical components to Knoxville.
Produce lab-scale mixes of transferred formulation
Source and select materials compatible with product design, regulatory requirements, and process capabilities.
Design and develop transferrable and scalable processes for existing production equipment.
Design and execute experimental runs that characterize the interaction of input material variations with process parameters and the result on the output product.
Deliver well-documented, dynamic design control for all products, meeting ISO 13485 and internal Scapa procedural requirements (e.g., PLM, Design Control, etc.).
Execute with cGMP per 211 FDA guidelines for pharmaceutical practices
Maintain compliance with relevant GMP, GLP, health and safety requirements
Create and analytical test methods
Perform analytical testing on samples using wet chemistry, physical characterization, and advanced instrumentation techniques, including Microscopy, FTIR, HPLC, GC-MS, pH, etc.
Interpret the test data independently or with guidance to make sound technical evaluations for quickly resolving quality issues related to raw supplier issues, Manufacturing, and consumer complaints.
Design and execute experiments under guidance to help improve the current testing procedures or develop new protocols.
Routine testing of raw material, bulk batch, packaging, and stability samples.
Authority to quarantine bulk or finished products if the need arises.
Ability to communicate test results effectively
Document all the results by following company policies and GLP practices

When applicable, manage internal process improvement projects including but not limited to raw material qualification and production process improvements

qualifications:

Required

BS degree in Science (Chemistry or Material Science) or
Skilled in Minitab, project management software and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of SAP
Experience with Laboratory Information Management systems preferred
Up to 2 years’ experience in Analytical Chemistry and application to problem resolution using analytical techniques and sound data interpretation preferred
Experience in communicating with suppliers
Pharmaceutical knowledge of FDA and GMP experience
5 years’ experience in formulation development or scale-up > 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
HPLC and wet chemistry lab experience in regulated Project management skills: setting and monitoring scope, actions and timelines, risk identification and mitigation
Preferred
- Experience in Design Control meeting ISO 13485 requirements
- Stability Knowledge
- Sterilization Knowledge (ETO, E-Beam, and Gamma Radiation)
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
Competencies
- Must be able to work independently and as a greater team. Must be able to coordinate work with customers, supervisors, and information partners frequently in different states and/or countries.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to manage multiple projects while minding priorities. Must make informed, strategic decisions, even under pressure or when working with resource limitations.
- Must always have a mindset to protect the interests and health of our consumers, company, and customers.
- Must work cross-functionally with partners from commercial, sales, supply chain, marketing, operations, etc..What we offer
  As a Mativ employee, you’ll have access to a variety of benefit programs designed to help you no matter your stage of life.
  - Medical, dental and vision insurance
  - Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
  - Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
  - Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
  - Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
  - Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
  - 401(k) savings plan with company match
  - Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
  - Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
  - This posting will close within 90 days of the date posted. We encourage you to apply now!
- ABOUT MATIV
  - Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company makes material impacts on the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.