Immediate Need for a Quality Control Analyst III in Billerica, MA. This is a 6 month renewable contract starting ASAP.

Looking for the following qualifications:

• BS Degree and 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, related GMP environment.
• Previous analytical chemistry including HPLC and GC experience preferred.
• Experience with LabVantage LIMS and Empower CDS preferred.
• Utilize a range of electronic systems such as QMS, LIMS, CDS and document/equipment management software.

Summary of Role

We are seeking a strong candidate to perform compendial testing for raw materials (chemicals) in support of a project.

Area Specific Information

• Perform a variety of compendial methods utilizing bench chemistry and lab equipment such as HPLC, GC, AA, FTIR, UV, KF.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Knowledgeable of compendial methods and able to perform compendial testing in accordance with monographs, SOPs and cGMP guidelines. Minimal supervision required.
• Experience with area specific laboratory instrumentation and wet chemistry.
• Perform verification of data to ensure accuracy. Perform approval upon discretion of supervisor.
• Assist with calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Utilize a range of electronic systems such as QMS, LIMS, CDS and document/equipment management software.
• Resolve routine and more advanced problems by utilizing appropriate resources. Provide problem solving skills to support investigations.
• Participate in protocols for procedural and instrumentation validations.
• Train on and maintain knowledge of current regulatory requirements and relevant internal procedures.
• Actively promote safety rules and awareness. Demonstrate good safety practices at all times including the appropriate use of protective equipment. Report and takes initiative to correct safety & environmental hazards.
• Work individually and as a team with quality and attention to detail. Good communication skills both oral and written. Effectively and efficiently participate in assigned tasks in a quality manner.
• Demonstrate & adhere to corporate Values. Actively demonstrate quality, accountability, customer service, efficiency, collaboration, and safety, as well as appropriate workplace behaviors and professionalism, including respect, flexibility, and a positive attitude toward work and others.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a BS and typically 5 years of related experience; MS and 3 years; or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Degree in a related scientific discipline (e.g. chemistry) and experience in the pharmaceutical industry, related GMP environment, or equivalent preferred. Previous analytical chemistry including HPLC and GC experience preferred.
• This position is site-based in both N. Billerica & Bedford MA and requires a presence onsite 5 days per week.

Other Requirements

• Able to pass eye exam for color and have correctable vision.
• Work with, or in proximity to, potentially hazardous chemical materials.
• Must be able to lift/move materials, e.g. gas cylinders, ~10-20 lb bottles of chemicals (individuals and multiples in cartons), ~25 lb. HPLC waste containers
• Vision capable of particulate inspection preferred.
• Experience with LabVantage LIMS and Empower CDS preferred.