Associate Scientist, Raw Materials

About the Role

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days a week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

Job Summary

In this role, you are responsible for executing testing for both internal and external customers in a cGMP environment. A specific focus is given to support raw materials testing for West domestic and international manufacturing sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proficient with basic established techniques, equipment, and/or test methods while following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• With guidance, assist in completing projects from initiation through completion.
• Actively participate in and complete all appropriate training tasks in a timely manner.
• Assist in preparation of work instructions, SOPs, and qualification documentation.
• Participate in lab investigations, OOS, and OOT as required.
• Meet individual and departmental goals and metrics.
• Make rational and sound decisions at an individual level.
• Adhere to established laboratory safety procedures.
• Follow required cGMP regulations and internal QA procedures.
• Willingness to learn and apply new analytical techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Analytical Chemistry or a relevant scientific field preferred.
• High School Diploma required.

Work Experience

• No experience required.
• Experience working in a laboratory or cGMP/pharmaceutical environment preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• cGMP / Quality Control environment.
• Analytical techniques such as FTIR, UV, Specific Gravity, pH, etc.
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Able to comply with the company's safety and quality policies at all times.
• Possess ability to work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Candidates must possess self-motivation and adaptability.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year.

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read & write, speak in front of groups, express & exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures.
• Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization & achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities.
• Read and interpret data, information and documents.
• Maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.
• Standing in laboratory environment.
• Effective dexterity to operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Job-related activities that require a mental skill or ability such as communication, quick decision making, interpreting data, reading or writing, public speaking, etc. (e.g., Must be able to express or exchange ideas with employees; Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures).