Job description

Who we are:

The Secant Group LLC engineers implantable textiles and biomaterials to facilitate the repair, recovery, and regeneration of the human body. Throughout the product lifecycle, it provides clients with customized solutions, quality, and technical expertise. Secant's mission is to continually advance biomaterials technology into practical applications for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

What you will do:

The Analytical QC Chemist is responsible for performing laboratory analyses supporting plant operations, performing testing in support of test method validation, and assuring integrity of test results.

Responsibilities:

• Tests samples of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products in support of verification and validation activities, stability, and quality control.
• Analysis using instrumental techniques such as HPLC, GC, DSC, TGA, FTIR, and UV/Vis.
• Reviews laboratory data generated by other analysts for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists with the completion of laboratory investigations related to non-conformances and OOS/OOT test results.
• Clearly communicates technical information and project status to supervisor and colleagues through written and oral manner.
• Accurately and thoroughly documents procedures and results using laboratory notebooks, protocols & reports, records and databases.
• Effectively collaborates with colleagues on laboratory techniques, sample preparation, instrumentation, data analysis and documentation.
• Works on Polymerization Activities of polymers and biomaterials.

Other Duties

• Adheres to GMP/QSR requirements and follows applicable QMS documentation (e.g., SOP’s, Work Instructions) to successfully accomplish job requirements.
• Follows Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies and procedures, including wearing hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, eye protection as required.
• Follows gowning procedures in designated areas.
• Follows established safety requirements and adheres to the Health Safety and Environment Management System.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science or equivalent.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 yrs. of related industry experience doing analytical chemistry.
• Hands on experience with the spectroscopic, chromatographic, thermal analysis equipment, including HPLC, GC, KF, FTIR, DSC, Viscosity, TGA, etc.
• Prior work experience in a regulated environment (ISO 9001, 13485, 17025, and/or QSR Standards).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong technical and hands-on experience in wet chemistry and with various analytical and physical testing.
• Accurately analyze data generated by various analytical and physical testing instrumentation.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Detail oriented, organized, hands-on with drive for solving problems in a timely manner.

Why join us:

• Health Insurance: Medical with Rx plan / Dental / Vision
• 401k (retirement savings) with excellent company match
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Year-End Incentive Plan
• Paid Time off
• Holiday Pay

Secant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a commitment to providing equal access to employment. We value diversity and encourage applications from all genders, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Secant Group is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen as well as a background investigation (including a criminal courts history, driving record report if applicable, and social security name and number verification). The company provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

Secant Group participates in E-Verify as appropriate in accordance with company guidelines and federal or state law. This includes providing the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Secant Group’s Telford, PA, location is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is not permitted in or around the building, including in vehicles.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your analytical chemistry / testing experience.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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