Scientist II, QC Labs

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty, and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians, and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Scientist II, QC Labs to join our team. In this role, you will perform 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative, quantitative chemical and physical testing as specified by compendia or specification for APIs, 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.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the critical functions/variables for each type of equipment and possess instrument troubleshooting ability.
• Work independently using a team approach to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with 7 years of GMP analytical pharmaceutical laboratory experience, including work-related experiences demonstrating the execution of analytical methods with supervision for evaluation and release of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) or pharmaceutical products.
• Ability to perform compendia and non-compendia testing for multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them.

• Preferred: Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry or a scientific-related discipline with 2+ years of pharmaceutical laboratory experience, including work-related experiences demonstrating the execution of analytical methods with supervision for evaluation and release of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) or pharmaceutical products.
• Preferred: Demonstrated experience working with Empower data analysis software and peer review of data.

Benefits

• 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, with Hikma matching 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay contributed.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date), plus additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries.
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date).
• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Career advancement and growth opportunities.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.