Chemist II/QC Analyst II 2nd Shift

Shire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Founded in 1986, Shire Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical company. Our mission is to develop and market medicines that improve the quality of life for patients and their caregivers.Shire succeeds because of our people. Through teamwork, commitment, innovative thinking and energy, Shire will continue to grow as a world-class pharmaceutical organization. Due to our extended growth, we currently have a need for the following position:Provide expertise in the development and revision of laboratory procedures. Perform chemical analysis of developmental products (Pharmaceutical Analysis), raw materials, in-process and finished products using multiple complex test methodologies. Serve as a resource for all lab related activities. Participate in the development and execution of test method qualification protocols.?Provide expertise for writing and revising laboratory procedures. ?Apply intermediate to advanced skills in scientific techniques and principles, problem solving, organization of work and cost savings.?Analyze pharmaceutical dosage forms using HPLC dissolution testing, spectroscopy, and wet chemistry. Provide an intermediate to advanced level of analytical support for raw materials, in-process, pharmaceutical analysis and finished product testing (release and stability) for conformance to specifications/acceptance criteria. ?Perform data generation/interpretation.?Perform method development/validation, as needed.?Comply with company Procedural Guidelines, laboratory procedures, and safety procedures.?Participate on Project/Product Management teams, as needed.?Provide guidance and training to laboratory employees.?Contribute to a team-oriented, continuous improvement quality process.?Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks including organization and cleaning of work areas, checking for expired reagents, standards, solutions, chemicals and hazardous waste.?Consistently demonstrate the Shire values in day-to-day activities (Integrity, Excellence in Execution, Teamwork/Communication, Customer Focus, Openness/Innovation, Respect).Shire is committed to providing high quality, competitive, and appropriate health care benefits for employees and their families.Shire is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.Requirements: ?BS degree in Chemistry or closely related field, with the equivalent of 4+ years experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory setting.?MS degree in Chemistry or closely related field, with the equivalent of 2+ years experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory setting.?Intermediate knowledge in the use and theory of analytical laboratory instrumentation.?Knowledge of HPLC and dissolution testing are desirable; method development and validation experience a plus.?Demonstrated understanding of laboratory interactions and cGMP/quality control requirements.?Excellent communication and technical writing skills.?Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access and other lab-related software. ?Demonstrate data evaluation skills for all areas of chemical testing.?Demonstrate intermediate troubleshooting skills for all areas of instrumentation.?Demonstrate the ability to interpret complex analytical methods and procedures.Apply to Shire