{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c3ba13d452aa23dde0bca464","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c3ba13d452aa23dde0bca464","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c3ba13d452aa23dde0bca464","title":"Quality Control Apprentice","description":"Description:\nNatureplex is a privately held pharmaceutical manufacturer of over-the-counter medicines and electrolytes. Our company was established in 2001. We offer our own control brand as well as private label and contract packaging. With two locations in Memphis TN and Olive Branch MS, we are rapidly expanding and have exciting opportunities for career advancement. Currently, we are seeking a Quality Control Apprentice for our Olive Branch, MS.\nThis is an apprentice to hire position. After 90 days it will be accessed to see if the candidate will be offered a full time position. Position will be offered based on performance and growth skills during the apprentice period.\nWe provide equal employment opportunities and create a safe and fair work environment for all employees.\nNatureplex is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nNatureplex participates in E-Verify.\nRequirements:\nSummary\nWorks in the quality control department and gain practical knowledge in various laboratory techniques and instrumentation following USP monographs or in-house developed methods testing active ingredients in finished goods.\nEssential Functions\nApprentice will be trained on and utilize all necessary measurement and test equipment required to carry out laboratory operations to meet defined goals and specifications but expected to be experienced with basic sample/standard/reagent preparation, basic statistical analysis of data, theory of the instrumentation listed, and basic manual titrations.\nApprentice will also work on method development, validation, and implementation of new analytical methods and techniques and will be actively involved in improvement of current methods.\nApprentice will be presented with the opportunities to learn basic formulation chemistry such as creating OTC pharmaceutical topical products when improving current blends in production or during development of new formulations.\nCompetencies\nDecision Making – use sound judgment to make good decisions; Considers all pertinent facts and alternatives; Commits to decision\nTeamwork – interacts effectively with people, able and willing to share and receive information\nWork Standards – sets and maintains high performance standards; Pays close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness\nMotivation – displays energy and enthusiasm in approaching job; Commits to putting in additional effort\nReliability – takes personal responsibility for job performance; Completes work in timely manner.\nProblem Solving – analyzes problems by gathering and organizing all relevant information; Identifies cause and effect relationship.\nAdaptability – adapts to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational need.\nPlanning and Organizing – plans and organizes tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives; Sets priorities.\nCommunication – expresses ideas effectively; Organizes and delivers information appropriately; Listens actively.\nIntegrity – shares complete and accurate information; Maintains confidentiality.\nInitiative – takes action to influence events; does more than is required.\nStress Tolerance – displays emotional resilience and ability to withstand pressure; Deals with situations while maintaining performance\nSkills, Knowledge, Abilities\nProficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point\nExcellent writing and verbal skills\nWork Environment\nLaboratory Setting\nOffice Setting\nNoise level is moderate\nEquipment Used and Physical Demands\nOccasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.\nProlonged sitting\nOccasionally required to stand, walk; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.\nRegularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.\nFrequently required to reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.\nSpecific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.\nExpected Hours of Work\nMonday – Friday, 20 hours per week\nRequired Education and Experience\nMust be pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University majoring in Chemistry or a similar discipline with strong analytical/instrumental chemistry interests. Position is also open to new chemists within the first year after graduation with a bachelor's degree or greater in Chemistry from an accredited College or University.\nSenior level candidates or first year graduates (graduation dates between May 2023 to May 2025_ Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University majoring in Chemistry or a similar discipline with strong analytical/instrumental chemistry interests. Position is also open to new chemists within the first year after graduation with a bachelor's degree or greater in Chemistry from an accredited College or University. This is an apprentice to hire position meaning after the introductory period of 90 days a permanent position may be offered based on performance and growth of skills during the apprentice period\nSeeking rising senior level candidates or first year graduates (any graduation date between May 2023 to May 2025).","company":"Natureplexllc","rawCompany":"natureplexllc","city":"Oxford","state":"MS","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:37:21.403Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"19-4031.00","title":"Chemical Technicians","slug":"chemical-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"},{"code":"325411","title":"Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing","slug":"medicinal-and-botanical-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Quality Control Apprentice","description":"Description:\nNatureplex is a privately held pharmaceutical manufacturer of over-the-counter medicines and electrolytes. Our company was established in 2001. We offer our own control brand as well as private label and contract packaging. With two locations in Memphis TN and Olive Branch MS, we are rapidly expanding and have exciting opportunities for career advancement. Currently, we are seeking a Quality Control Apprentice for our Olive Branch, MS.\nThis is an apprentice to hire position. After 90 days it will be accessed to see if the candidate will be offered a full time position. Position will be offered based on performance and growth skills during the apprentice period.\nWe provide equal employment opportunities and create a safe and fair work environment for all employees.\nNatureplex is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nNatureplex participates in E-Verify.\nRequirements:\nSummary\nWorks in the quality control department and gain practical knowledge in various laboratory techniques and instrumentation following USP monographs or in-house developed methods testing active ingredients in finished goods.\nEssential Functions\nApprentice will be trained on and utilize all necessary measurement and test equipment required to carry out laboratory operations to meet defined goals and specifications but expected to be experienced with basic sample/standard/reagent preparation, basic statistical analysis of data, theory of the instrumentation listed, and basic manual titrations.\nApprentice will also work on method development, validation, and implementation of new analytical methods and techniques and will be actively involved in improvement of current methods.\nApprentice will be presented with the opportunities to learn basic formulation chemistry such as creating OTC pharmaceutical topical products when improving current blends in production or during development of new formulations.\nCompetencies\nDecision Making – use sound judgment to make good decisions; Considers all pertinent facts and alternatives; Commits to decision\nTeamwork – interacts effectively with people, able and willing to share and receive information\nWork Standards – sets and maintains high performance standards; Pays close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness\nMotivation – displays energy and enthusiasm in approaching job; Commits to putting in additional effort\nReliability – takes personal responsibility for job performance; Completes work in timely manner.\nProblem Solving – analyzes problems by gathering and organizing all relevant information; Identifies cause and effect relationship.\nAdaptability – adapts to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational need.\nPlanning and Organizing – plans and organizes tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives; Sets priorities.\nCommunication – expresses ideas effectively; Organizes and delivers information appropriately; Listens actively.\nIntegrity – shares complete and accurate information; Maintains confidentiality.\nInitiative – takes action to influence events; does more than is required.\nStress Tolerance – displays emotional resilience and ability to withstand pressure; Deals with situations while maintaining performance\nSkills, Knowledge, Abilities\nProficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point\nExcellent writing and verbal skills\nWork Environment\nLaboratory Setting\nOffice Setting\nNoise level is moderate\nEquipment Used and Physical Demands\nOccasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.\nProlonged sitting\nOccasionally required to stand, walk; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.\nRegularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.\nFrequently required to reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.\nSpecific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.\nExpected Hours of Work\nMonday – Friday, 20 hours per week\nRequired Education and Experience\nMust be pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University majoring in Chemistry or a similar discipline with strong analytical/instrumental chemistry interests. Position is also open to new chemists within the first year after graduation with a bachelor's degree or greater in Chemistry from an accredited College or University.\nSenior level candidates or first year graduates (graduation dates between May 2023 to May 2025_ Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University majoring in Chemistry or a similar discipline with strong analytical/instrumental chemistry interests. Position is also open to new chemists within the first year after graduation with a bachelor's degree or greater in Chemistry from an accredited College or University. This is an apprentice to hire position meaning after the introductory period of 90 days a permanent position may be offered based on performance and growth of skills during the apprentice period\nSeeking rising senior level candidates or first year graduates (any graduation date between May 2023 to May 2025).","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:37:21.403Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:37:21.403Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Natureplexllc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Oxford","addressRegion":"MS","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"c3ba13d452aa23dde0bca464"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c3ba13d452aa23dde0bca464"}}