Chemist I

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing to assess the conformance of raw materials, finished products, and/or stability samples to predetermined product specifications.
• Perform routine testing in conformance with approved procedures, accurately and concisely document data, and report results.
• Conduct assigned tasks in compliance with cGXP requirements, current industry standards, compendia standards, FDA expectations and internal procedures.
• Avoid potential safety hazards and cooperate with investigations of safety related incidents.
• Assist with laboratory investigations to ensure they are conducted in a timely manner and are completed within established target completion dates.
• Perform routine sample analysis requiring general laboratory skills such as weighing, pipetting, titration, and basic operation of laboratory instrumentation.
• Understand and follow approved test methods accurately in the performance of sample analysis to ensure adherence to “Right-the First Time” philosophy.
• Use available software to control instrumentation, collect data, process and calculate results, and report results.
• Evaluate physical characteristics of raw materials and finished products using appropriate testing methods.
• Calculate results and assess conformance with specifications.
• Notify manager immediately of nonconforming data or unexpected occurrences.
• Organize work schedule to complete assigned tasks efficiently and on schedule.
• Maintain accurate records of analysis and perform documentation to company standards.
• Prepare test solutions, reagents, and samples used in analysis.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Biology or related discipline.
• 0-3 years experience in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory environment.
• Understanding of cGXP requirements preferred.
• Organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $62,354.00.

Schedule

This position is eligible for Alvogen’s annual discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package, consisting of medical and prescription drug coverage (two PPO plans and an HDHP with Health Savings Account and employer contribution), dental, vision, flexible spending accounts. Alvogen’s benefits package also includes a retirement savings program, long-term care coverage, paid time off (176 hours to start) inclusive of sick time, disability benefits, life insurance, a wellness program, and 13 company recognized paid holidays per year.