Junior Chemist

Quality Control Chemist

At our company, you will be part of a high-performance culture that's focused on developing products, treatments technologies and services that improve consumers’ well-being and health. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted set of responsibilities. Your contributions will have an impact that is significant and measurable on populations around the US and the globe.

Position summary:

Location: Bucks County, PA (Within 5 miles of both I-95 and US Route 1)
Industries: Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Products
Job Type: Full-Time
Relevant Work Experience: 1-4 years
Education Level: Bachelors of Science Degree, Masters Degree is highly beneficial
Career Level: Non Experienced- Experienced
Salary: Dependent on experience level

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, stability samples, finished products and product development products using different analytical techniques.
• Operation, Calibration, Qualification, Preventive maintenance and routine trouble shooting of analytical instruments like UPLC, HPLC, GC, AAS, UV spectrophotometer, Dissolution apparatus, Laser Diffraction Particle Size analyzer, etc.
• Evaluate existing, develop and validate new analytical methods of drug products and drug substance as per FDA, USP and ICH guidelines by different analytical techniques.
• Document all performed analysis as per cGMP, USFDA and 21CFR211.194 guidelines.
• Follow cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), 21CFR211.22, 21CFR211.28 and 21CFR211.170.
• Follow the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) safety regulations.
• Follow all DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) guidelines
• Research and gather information in a timely manner
• Prepare, label, organize and maintain files
• Follow all SOPs accurately
• Work with Analytical Instrumentation
• Work with Microsoft Excel, Word, and possibly PowerPoint
• Handle and complete special projects as required
• Other duties as required or delegated

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands or arms, climbs or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

The right candidate will be able to take on the following responsibilities:

• Research and gather information in a timely manner
• Prepare, label, organize and maintain files
• Follow all SOPs accurately
• Work with Analytical Instrumentation and perform Wet Chemistry test
• Work with Microsoft Excel, Word, and possibly PowerPoint
• Handle and complete special projects as required
• Other duties as required or delegated
• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, stability samples, finished products and product development products using different analytical techniques.
• Operate and perform routine trouble shooting of analytical instruments like UPLC, HPLC, GC, AAS, UV spectrophotometer, Dissolution apparatus, Laser Diffraction Particle Size analyzer, etc.
• Evaluate existing, develop and validate new analytical methods of drug products and drug substance as per FDA, USP and ICH guidelines by different analytical techniques.
• Document all performed analysis as per cGMP, USFDA and 21CFR211.194 guidelines.
• Follow cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), 21CFR211.22, 21CFR211.28 and 21CFR211.170.
• Follow the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) safety regulations.
• Follow all DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) guidelines

Desired attributes/skills/knowledge:

• Leadership skills which reflect directives for compliance of all pharmaceutical products
• Innovative
• Naturally positive, upbeat attitude
• Demonstrates a high level of confidence, integrity and motivation
• Knowledge in all aspects of 21 CFR 210 and 211
• Strengths with root cause analysis and technical writing
• Handles confidential and non-routine information with poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Flexible and responsive
• Outstanding organization skills; is detail-oriented self-starter; is able to independently prioritize and multitask; follows through consistently; demonstrates ownership through responsibility and accountability for end product; is proactive and persistent in job efforts; does not get frustrated with time limitations or high pressure situations; works productively when under pressure
• Anticipates and meets the needs of executives, teams and administrative colleagues
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, timeline-driven, extremely high-expectation environment; is flexible to occasionally work overtime on short notice
• Takes initiative and exhibits resourcefulness in problem solving; experienced in working in a collaborative team environment
• Maintains confidentiality at all times and exercises solid, dependable judgment and discretion
• Displays effective communication skills, both oral and written (timely, clear, succinct); constructively delivers and receives feedback
• Experience with FMEA and Risk analysis approaches.
• Must understand chemical component and safety practices required for handling chemicals used in batch processing equipment and room cleaning.

The job demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended and should not be an exhaustive list of all principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations and for establishing performance standards. The percentage of time spent performing the various job duties is not absolute. The incumbent, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. This document is not a contract for employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000