ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

• Writes standard operating procedures, white paper, justifications, investigations and testing methods in compliance with company policies and procedures and cGMPs.
• Performs required lab work and/or reference searches in analytical chemistry, chemistry and biochemistry to facilitate NOW product analyses and development.
• Develops scientifically valid testing methods (i.e. identity, purity, strength, and composition as well as limits on contaminants, adulterants) for both incoming raw materials and products to meet the qualitative and quantitative claims for active ingredients/strength markers.
• Provides training and mentoring to QC analytical laboratory staff
• Executes method transfers to QC lab on-site and at satellite locations.
• Verifies, adopts and applies official analytical methods (i.e. AOAC, USP) and other published methods to raw materials and finished products. Troubleshoots and solves technical problems that occur during innovative analytical methods development and regular QC testing.
• Develops procedures for separating and isolating active components, and/or strength markers to be used in innovative analytical methods to be used as reference standards.
• Obtains information about natural products and methods of their analytical determination procedures from sources such as scientific literature, conferences, seminars, and the Internet.
• Develops procedures for potential savings and efficiency in new and current testing methodologies.

• Complies with safety and GMP requirements.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Supports a culture of safe laboratory operations and exhibits safe work practices. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities. Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance. Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures. Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately. Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention. Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required. Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school in laboratory science field, e.g. chemistry, biology, Biochemistry, or biomedical/nutritionally related science and a minimum of five years industry laboratory experience including a minimum of one year method development with FRIR, FT-NIR, HPLC, LC/MS, HPTLC, GC, GC/MS, ICP/MS, ICP/OES and UV/Vis experience or equivalent. A combination of education and experience that meets these criteria will be considered.
• Familiarity with nutraceutical products and their application desirable, experience with herbal products helpful.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, chemical laboratory instrumentation and standard operating procedures required.
• Experience with database management systems such as Oracle and LIMS is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret chemical and biomedical periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or legal/patent documents. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, technical articles, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and discuss issues with groups of managers, scientists and coworkers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Excellent problem solving skills required. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

OTHERS SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent time management, meeting deadlines, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills, listening, decision-making, and organization skills required.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor or as part of a cross functional team.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams in short and long term projects.
• Excellent computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, Access and Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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.

The employee is frequently exposed to vapors and/or herbal aromas, some classified as allergens or irritants.