Scientist 2 - QC (2nd Shift 3-11pm)

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing of raw materials, intermediate, and final products (may include stability)
• Provide support to the plant by performing in-process testing and analyzing cleaning samples
• Maintain laboratory notebook
• Ensure equipment is left in good working order after use
• Perform laboratory upkeep (wash glassware, reorder supplies, check for expired chemicals)
• Draft deviations
• Be an active participant in laboratory investigations

Qualifications/Skills

• Analytical Chemistry Knowledge: Some understanding of the principles of Analytical Chemistry or Quality Control
• Cross Discipline Knowledge: Early practical industry exposure to cross functional technical departments, including organic chemistry
• GMP/Regulatory Knowledge: With less manager supervision, able to better understand need for SOPs and basic regulatory guidance
• Instrumentation: Basic understanding of key analytical R&D equipment, can operate independently once instructed
• Communication: Good oral and written communication skills
• Problem Solving: May be asked to support peer-led laboratory investigation process with manager support
• Time Management: Ability to handle key assignments, with supervision
• Leadership: Shares ideas with peers
• Technical Documentation and Review: Ability to keep a good laboratory notebook and perform data entry, compliance with GDP
• External Influence: Ability to work within a matrix team
• Industry Credibility and Rapport: Willing to learn and grow within the local Cambrex Team
• Operational Excellence: Strives to engage in group/team improvement projects
• Change Orientation: Able to understand the importance of Cambrex initiatives

Qualifications

• Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements: M.S. in Chemistry or related field or B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 2 years minimum experience, or Technical Degree with 4 years minimum experience, or High School Degree with 6 years minimum experience.
• Experience with and fundamental understanding of several of the following analytical technologies: HPLC*, FTIR*, Titration*, Basic wet chemistry*, NMR*, XRPD*, cK*
• Working knowledge of other analytical equipment common to the pharmaceutical industry