QC Associate Scientist

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for performing testing of products for internal and external customers using a variety of analytical techniques. You may be assisting in developing procedures for instrumentation, test instructions, and test reports. You may coordinate the day-to-day receipt and shipment of samples in the laboratory and support the Laboratory team in administration and quality systems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform analysis using various techniques including established and experimental test methods.
• Use instrumentation both qualitatively and quantitatively where appropriate.
• With guidance assist in completing projects from protocol to final report.
• Train analysts as appropriate.
• Develop and validate methods with guidance.
• Keep current with new analytical technology.
• Possess ability to work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• cGMP
• Tensile, force, compression or other compendial physical testing experience.
• Instron and/or Bluehill software knowledge is a plus
• Wet chemistry knowledge and techniques such as Pipetting, Titrations, and Extractions
• Spectroscopy and/or Chromatographic knowledge

Physical Requirements

• Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to express or exchange ideas with employees.
• Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Read and interpret data, information and documents.

Additional Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or a relevant scientific field preferred.
• Work Experience: No minimum experience required.
• Experience working in a laboratory or cGMP/pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Laboratory administrative/Coordinator/Analyst role preferred.