Chemist A

Job Overview

The Chemist A will perform a variety of QC testing to assess the strength, identity, and purity of test samples and/or materials. They will work as a member of a team to effectively plan and QC analytical testing using established (official and/or in-house) test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned sampling, physical, chemical tests and assays on raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, in-process, finished and stability products, using various wet chemicals, physical and instrumental techniques (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, IR, Particle Size Analyzer, KF Auto titrator, Bulk Density, and other routine QC instruments) as per USP monograph / In-house / any other Compendial monographs.
• Independently plan and make adequate inventory of test reagents and solutions to perform work, assure supplies are ordered as needed to perform assigned work.
• Independently plan and execute testing to meet established time lines.
• Perform complicated testing with supervisory direction.
• Record data and results as specified in documentation procedures. Document work clearly and perform tests accurately.
• Prepare and/or Review Test Procedures, SOPs, and Protocols as assigned.
• Perform maintenance and calibrations of laboratory instruments/equipments with supervisory direction/training.
• Perform troubleshooting and investigations under the direction of a supervisor.
• Comply with all regulatory/in-house requirements (may include but not limited to safety, house keeping, laboratory chemical waste, cGMP, cGLP, documentation) when performing the assigned activity.
• Review of Analytical documents as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in pharmaceuticals and 1-2 year experience in Analytical testing desirable
• QC experience in Generic Pharmaceutical industries would be preferable
• Knowledge in Good Documentation practices
• Knowledge in USP/ICH/FDA
• Ability to learn quickly and decision making skills

Education & Experience

• Minimum BS with Scientific field, BS with Chemistry is one of the subjects preferred

Benefits

• Medical and Rx Benefits choice of four medical plans through Horizon. Rx automatically provided with medical benefits
• Dental Benefits with three dental plan options through CIGNA
• Vision Plan with two plan options through VSP
• Life Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and State Disability Long-Term Disability (LTD), State (short term) disability – where applicable
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) – Both Health Care & Dependent Care Available
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• 401(k) Plan - Through Fidelity / Employer Match / fully vested after 3 years
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Confidential and 100% company paid
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Paid vacation, PTO, Holiday Notice

Compensation

Min USD $50,000.00/Yr. Max USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Physical Requirements

• Work in a temperature controlled office environment or travel via vehicle or commercial transportation
• Occasionally handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment
• May use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day

Sedentary Work

• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Additional Physical Requirements

• No Additional Requirements

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk Category

• Risk Category II: Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues but job may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.