Scientist III, QC

About the role

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is Spokane's largest manufacturing company, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support life-changing medicines around the world. The company is nationally recognized for expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and its Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global Jubilant Pharma family.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis on allergenic and client components, raw materials, intermediates, and finished products following written procedures, providing the data required to determine raw material and product disposition
• Analyze raw materials, in-process, stability and final container products according to established procedures and as directed by the supervisor
• Record and review data in accordance with GxP to meet regulatory requirements and provide information relevant to product disposition
• Perform studies to assess product or procedural problems
• Assist in other forms of troubleshooting/investigations as directed
• Prepare reports and assist with document creation/revisions
• Maintain training compliance on all procedures
• Adhere to all aspects of plant safety programs and in keeping with GMPs or other regulations
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment in accordance with procedure
• Participate in direct internal and/or external client interactions
• Demonstrate QC leadership within the department and outside the department as needed
• Demonstrate technical expertise and assist in training exercises
• Suggest pathways for improvement of processes and procedures and suggest resolution on issues such as unexpected results
• Perform special assignments as directed

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology or related hard science required
• 3 years lab experience required
• 3 years pharmaceutical experience desired
• Microsoft Word required
• Microsoft Excel required
• Manual dexterity required
• Knowledge, practical application, and understanding of the sciences are necessary to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to utilize scientific literature, and to make effective written and oral reports that are clear, accurate, and logical
• Knowledge of chemistry, statistics, computer-assisted data processing, and good-manufacturing practices is desirable
• Must demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn
• Must be self-motivated with good communication and human relation skills, and must be able to effectively schedule, prioritize, and organize their time
• Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team setting supporting project teams as a Quality Unit representative
• Accountability – freedom to act independently – is subject to practices/well defined policy, management reviews results after the fact
• Accountability – influence on end results – provides analysis, diagnosis or production tasks which noticeably impact end results

Pay

Hiring wage: $81,800.00 – $130,900.00, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage starting on day one
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

Weekdays, full-time, on site in Spokane, WA.