What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Chemist I position at Sovereign Pharmaceuticals?
Summary / objective
The primary function of a QC Chemist is to perform qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis in support of raw materials, in-process samples, components, and finished drug products testing.
Essential functions
- A CI follows TMs and completes routine testing with supervision. A CI understands USP concepts for routine testing
- A CI is developing oral and written communication skills. A CI meets 'GDP' for their documents
- A CI has basic lab-work skills and a basic understanding of chemical testing equipment and processes
- A CI has understands basic cGMP, DEA regulations, and Quality Procedures for working in a QC Lab
- A CI complies results as directed, understands the basic concepts of the evaluation of analytical data (data integrity)
- A CI can identify when basic technical problems occur and seeks help to solve them
- A CI has a basic understanding of lab instruments and equipment and uses sound scientific principles
- Specialized
Tech Support – Routine testing with supervision
Budget – A CI orders materials as needed with supervision
A CI works under direct supervision
Work environment
This role operates in a professional office environment business casual / casual attire is required. This role requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell.
POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Hours of work can vary, depending on which shift the employee is assigned
Required education and experience
Preferred education and experience
BS Related w / 1-2 yrs
Work authorization / security clearance (if applicable)
