Scientist I - Chemistry

About the Role

This Scientist I - Chemistry position is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by performing analytical routine testing in support of pharmaceutical product development or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Commonly employed techniques include HPLC, TOC, UV, osmolality, density, and pH. Test methods may be compendial (e.g., USP, EP) or proprietary (client-supplied or developed by Alcami).

Schedule

100% on-site position. 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Performs one or more of the following techniques: assays, potencies, pH, TOC, moisture content, identification, particle size, and various other wet chemistry and instrument-based measurements.
• Evaluates and interprets generated data.
• Analyzes information for technical correctness and accuracy.
• Understands the theoretical basis of methods/experiments.
• Performs technical review of common laboratory data.
• Maintains laboratory stock of reagents, clean glassware, and removes expired solutions.
• Solves problems of diverse scope in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Maintains working knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and scientific methodologies necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Assists in removal of hazardous waste, routine equipment cleaning, and restocking of consumable products and reagents.
• Effectively uses various laboratory software packages (Empower3, ProCal, Master Control, ELN, etc.).
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment free of safety hazards.
• Safely handles potent compounds.
• Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with coursework in Chemistry and 2+ years of related work experience.
• OR Associate’s degree in Chemistry or a related field with 6+ years of related experience.

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
• Good detail orientation and organizational skills.
• Good problem-solving and basic troubleshooting ability.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory documentation.
• Working knowledge of cGMP in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Travel Expectations

Up to 5% travel required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for specific job duties, which may include safety eyewear, respirators, lab coats, protective body coverings, and gloves.