Scientist II, QC Labs - 2nd Shift

About the role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Scientist II, QC Labs to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing routine workflow processes within the Quality Control Laboratory to meet customer requirements by supporting the testing of raw materials and finished products while ensuring regulatory compliance standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative, quantitative chemical and physical testing and as specified by compendia or specification for API's, starting materials, packaging components and finished products.
• Perform peer review of analytical testing documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete and/or conduct required training according to the laboratory curriculum.
• Maintain laboratory data in an orderly manner in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, and documents.
• Re-validate microbiological methods.
• Author technical reports for analytical methods improvement.
• Perform investigational, troubleshooting and advanced analytical techniques to troubleshoot approved commercial analysis.
• Knowledge of the critical functions/variables for each type of equipment is also highly desired as well as instrument trouble-shooting ability.
• Must be able to work independently using a team approach to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Must possess the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent plus 7 years GMP analytical pharmaceutical laboratory experience which includes work related experiences demonstrating the execution of analytical methods with supervision for evaluation and release of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) or Pharmaceutical products.
• Must be able to perform compendia and non-compendia testing for multiple projects at the same time.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry or in a scientific-related discipline plus 2+ years of pharmaceutical laboratory experience which includes work related experiences demonstrating the execution of analytical methods, with supervison for evaluation and release of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) or Pharmaceutical products.
• Must have demonstrated experience working with Empower data analysis software and peer review of data.

What We Offer*

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).
• Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

Eligibility requirements

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.