QC Scientist I # 26-15047

About the role

The QC Scientist I performs routine analyses and documentation of various samples in the QC Chemistry Laboratory, supporting internal development and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine chemical and physical testing of raw materials using internally developed and compendial test methods.
• Executes validated test methods for pharmaceutical raw materials for strength, impurities, identity, and characteristics by utilizing HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, and/or traditional wet chemical testing.
• Recognizes and reports out-of-specification or unexpected results and non-routine analytical and product problems.
• Performs daily instrument calibrations/verifications as required.
• Clearly and accurately communicates the results of work through accurate documentation of the testing/analysis and acquired results.
• Records and reports results of analysis in accordance with prescribed lab procedures and systems.
• Prepares test solutions including media and mobile phases.
• Cleans and maintains work area and instrumentation.
• Maintains compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, preferably in Chemistry is required.
• Experience performing chemical tests with chromatographic, spectroscopic, other analytical techniques or Compendial testing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and understanding of basic instrumental technologies and qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses.
• Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems.
• Follows all company policies, SOPs, cGMPs, work instructions, methods, and analyst’s guidelines.
• Demonstrates efficiency by multitasking and scheduling time to meet required workload.
• Takes initiative and independently pursues training and/or learning opportunities to improve personal skills and share skills with other team members.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time.
• Maintenance of arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time.
• Visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.
• Wears safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safety apron, organic respirator occasionally.

Skills

• Basic instrumental technologies and qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses.
• Quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Problem-solving skills and logical approach to scientific problems.
• Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines.
• Interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Mathematical operations (determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques).
• Fast-paced environment.

Benefits

US Tech Solutions is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, which includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found on our website or during the interview process.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and based on project needs.

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.