Chemist II or III, Raw Materials

Are you ready to join a growing, global drug development and manufacturing organization that puts people first? Come to Adare! We work closely with our pharmaceutical industry partners during all phases of drug development and commercial manufacturing with a mission of improving the lives of patients and medicines essential to people all over the world. Each role and every department within Adare offer you a unique, customized experience with a chance to make a real impact, and is critical to our success. With the help of people like you dedicated to our mission, Adare is transforming lives by transforming drug delivery!

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What can Adare offer you?

• Medical/dental/vision/life – low employee premiums
• 401k with a highly competitive match
• Generous PTO, including floating holidays
• Career growth and internal opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Performance-based bonus
• Employee Recognition Programs

We are seeking to hire a Chemist II or III, Raw Materials to join our Quality Control team…

If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!

JOB SUMMARY
The Raw Materials Chemist will perform chemical and physical testing on pharmaceutical raw materials (APIs, Excipients and Packaging components).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Perform sampling, physical testing, and chemical testing of raw materials as described in the documented procedure or compendia with minimal supervision in accordance with cGMP guidelines.
• Compile samples for send out testing and maintain associated documentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and work areas in good working condition.
• Ensure Raw Material documentation is accurate and up to date and revise as needed (i.e. certificates of analysis, test methods, Standard Operating Procedures)
• Monitor compendia for changes that effect current raw materials testing and procedures.
• Perform assigned calibrations and preventative maintenance for equipment in the laboratory.
• Recognize and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Recognize and investigate Out of Specification results, Out of Trend results and deviations in accordance with cGMP guidelines and report results to supervisor.
• Audit laboratory documentation.
• Assist with training of Raw Material Analysts and temporary personnel.
• Responsible for laboratory systems as assigned (i.e. logbooks, calibrations, standards)
• Perform new material verifications with minimal supervision.
• Assist with method validations.
• Assist with installation of new laboratory equipment.
• Accurately maintain notebooks and files compliant with current GMPs and internal Standard Operating procedures.
• Observes all safety procedures and regulations.
• Other job-related tasks as required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a Quality Control, Raw Materials or Research and Development Laboratory, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry; years’ type of experience and Education level will determine level
• Working knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment, instrumentation, safety procedures and laboratory practice
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word. Microsoft Access experience a plus
• Basic knowledge of technical writing coupled with good oral communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand, walk, push, pull, twist, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Occasionally move items or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds – potential to handle heavier materials with mechanical assistance.
• Occasionally required to climb ladders and/or steps to reach equipment.
• Reading precision measuring equipment, machine dials, gages, and thermometers; must be able to observe fine details utilizing a microscope.

Adare Pharma is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.

PRINCIPALS ONLY
NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIES

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