What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Chemist position at Evergreen Theragnostics?
QC Chemist
Job Title: Quality Control Laboratory Chemist – Radiopharmaceuticals
Evergreen Theragnostics, Inc. is a radiopharmaceutical company headquartered in Springfield, NJ. We operate in a brand-new state-of-the-art facility, developing our own radiopharmaceutical products and providing contract development and manufacturing services for other radiopharmaceutical companies. We also operate our own cutting edge cancer research laboratories.
Evergreen is a small team, where all team members support each other in a variety of activities. We are looking for team members who are motivated to take on new challenges and excited to help build the company.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Control Laboratory Chemist to join our team in the Radiopharmaceuticals division. This critical role involves the quality control processes documentation development, analytical methods improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or radiopharmaceutical industry, a strong background in analytical chemistry, and well development technical writing capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for testing radiopharmaceutical products, including HPLC, GC, and TLC techniques.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning and accurate results and offering expertise and executing tasks related to department objectives and quality initiatives.
- Support the validation of analytical procedures, ensuring they meet internal specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Write, develop, and analyze methods and protocols for new and existing testing procedures.
- Serve as a key resource for the team, providing client support and managing communications related to reports, calls, and project updates.
- Contribute to the development of QC-specific protocols and reports, particularly for analytical method validation and related documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and assist with the execution of client-driven requirements, ensuring that testing processes are aligned with regulatory standards.
- Lead and support efforts in continuous improvement projects that aim to optimize laboratory processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the overall quality system.
- Assist with departmental initiatives, including recruitment, training, and development of team members, as well as contributing to team scheduling and resource management.
- Ensure the accurate documentation of all testing results, protocols, and reports in compliance with GMP, GLP, and other regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or radiopharmaceutical industry
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences), or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Extensive experience with laboratory techniques, including HPLC, GC, and TLC, with a strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to these methods.
- Proven ability to develop, modify, and validate analytical methods for a variety of testing procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing and writing technical reports, protocols, and validation documents.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience in supporting client needs, including providing timely updates, addressing inquiries, and delivering high-quality reports.
- Knowledge of GMP, GLP, and other regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical testing and documentation.
Working Environment:
- Laboratory setting with exposure to radiation and other chemical hazards.
- Fast-paced laboratory setting with responsibility for multiple concurrent projects and tasks.
- Opportunity to contribute to team improvement, including process optimization and team development.
- Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and continuous growth in the radiopharmaceutical sector.
