Division Overview:

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Limited, a leading generic pharmaceutical company based in India. Headquartered in HITEC City, Hyderabad, India, founded in 1986 and becoming a public company in India in 1992.

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is committed to delivering a broad portfolio of quality, affordable generic pharmaceuticals to pharmacists and patients. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. adds value through superior customer service in the distribution of a broad line of generic pharmaceuticals, leveraging vertical integration and efficient controlled processes. Aurobindo has business operations in more than 125 countries around the world. Aurobindo is a global pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of generic drugs that includes more than 180 product families and 450 individual product packages.

Aurobindo markets over 80% of the top 100 most prescribed products in the world. In past years, Aurobindo has received more ANDA approvals than any of our competitors. Aurobindo is now ranked 2nd among pharmaceutical companies based on Total Prescriptions Dispensed. (We are#27 in 2010)

Job Overview:

Capable of performing test methods for complex formulations under general oversight and documenting those experiments per cGMP requirements. Must be able to calculate, organize, and communicate results via standard data templates and reports. Experience in a cGMP laboratory and testing. Provide general laboratory assistance including planning, design and execution of experiments. Assist in editing of SOPs, protocol, methods, and reports.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in or perform planning, design, and execution of experiments with guidance from supervisor/senior staff
• Assist in edit of SOPs, protocol, methods, and reports
• Provide general laboratory assistance across groups

Qualifications - Skills & Requirements:

• Appropriate wet chemistry techniques.
• Able to perform laboratory duties that require standing for 80-90% of the work day, lifting containers of 4 L of liquid, fine motor skills necessary for conducting laboratory experiments.
• Must possess good organizational skills, a commitment to quality work, and good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team.

PREFERRED

• Experience with HPLC, GC, FTIR, or other analytical instrumentation. Experience working with inhalation dosage forms. Work experience in a GMP and/or GLP environment. Able to wear a respirator.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum - Bachelor's of Science Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field with 1 years of related experience.

Physical Requirements:
LAB TECHNICIANS -Must be able to bend at the waist and knees as well as twist at the trunk. Must practice good personal hygiene Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to wear laboratory protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves. PPE and Respirators are essential for the health and safety of employees. Position requires working in the laboratory as well as sitting
Additional Physical Requirements:
Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk:
Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer:
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.