What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Laboratory Assistant position at Stokes Pharmacy?
Why Stokes?
Stokes Healthcare is a privately-owned business comprised of two divisions: Epicur Pharma (503B facility) and Stokes Pharmacy (503A pharmacy). The two divisions operate out of separate facilities in Mount Laurel, NJ, following different regulations and are guided by different principles.
Stokes Pharmacy was founded in 1975. The pharmacy formulates custom prescription medicines for both humans and animals. The business has grown from a small, hometown operation in Medford, New Jersey, to a respected pharmacy serving the entire U.S., enabled by sophisticated online ordering and overnight shipping capabilities.
Stokes Healthcare has built a reputation for unwavering quality and superb service by holding fast to the founders’ commitment to traditional craftsmanship, combined with today’s most advanced knowledge and technologies. In a field where many corporate-owned pharmacies try to compete on price, Stokes has always put safety and quality first. In 2016, Stokes Healthcare built a world-class facility (which became Epicur Pharma), as a testament to the commitment to providing the highest level of quality. Because patients’ lives depend on it. To produce the highest quality compounded drugs, the FDA highly recommended compounding pharmacies obtain registration by the FDA as an outsourcing facility. Only a handful of compounding pharmacies in the entire nation did so. Epicur Pharma has the expertise and dedication to meet these high standards for consistency and quality—one more reason that patients and doctors have trusted Stokes Healthcare for their medication needs for more than 40 years.
Adding a unique new offering to the veterinary industry, Epicur Pharma is a mini-manufacturer, producing drugs such as Tacrolimus Eyedrops, Buprenorphine Injection and Gabapentin tablets. Epicur is overseen by the FDA and is considered a 503B Registered Outsourcing Facility. Epicur follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) which are the same rules and regulations as the pharmaceutical companies. Epicur Pharma is proud to be a pioneer in animal drug standards, offering the largest selection of manufactured drugs that are traditionally compounded. Epicur products will be distributed directly to veterinary hospitals from our outsourcing facility and offered through Stokes Pharmacy for individual patient prescriptions.
At Stokes, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401(K) retirement savings plan with a generous employer match, paid holidays and vacation time, and an excellent working environment. We are conveniently located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, just minutes from Philadelphia and the NJ shore.
Job Title
Chemistry Laboratory Assistant
Job Summary
Supports cGMP analytical chemistry operations associated with processes related to routine cleaning, sample receipt and distribution, and ordering and receiving laboratory supplies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supports laboratory staff by maintaining glassware, logs, and records.
- Maintains glassware by picking-up, cleaning, and distributing.
- Provides glassware ordering, receiving, and inventorying.
- Keeps laboratory reagents and supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
- Incoming sample receiving, tracking, inventorying.
- Daily laboratory setup including verification and calibration of instruments.
- Assist analysts in preparation of solutions and testing of samples as assigned.
- Safely dispose of chemical and sample waste
- General housekeeping to maintain cleanliness of the laboratory.
Regulatory Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Understand and develop knowledge of FDA regulatory expectations for departmental development.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or relevant field
- Experience using MS word, Excel, and/or relevant applications
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Must be capable of wearing all protective wear as required by regulations/company standards. This includes, but not limited to; mask, gloves, gown, respirator, safety goggles etc.
- Must be capable of working with small delicate pieces of machinery to complete appropriate analysis in a timely manner
- Must be able to work with chemicals used in sample analysis including acids, bases, and solvents following any special safety precautions as required
- Must have strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Must exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism
- Able to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Able to sit, stand, squat, kneel, reach and walk for prolonged periods of time
- May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency
- Results Driven
- Thoroughness
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates primarily in a controlled laboratory environment operating under GxP. This position requires the use of standard office equipment, and frequent standing and walking.
Language Skills
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Mathematical Skills
Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication and the division of numbers including decimals and fractions when checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data where interpretation is required involving basic skills knowledge.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where substantial standardization exists. Must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
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.
- Ability to lift 25-50 pounds (i.e., equipment and materials relating to the lab)
- Able to sit and/or stand 8-10 hours or more per day as needed
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Because of the nature of the business, work schedules may vary at times.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Disclaimer
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to capture or illustrate a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
AAP/EEO Statement
Stokes Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
