Manufacturing Senior Stability Chemist in East Tennessee

Do you have a good foundation of experience in the laboratory? Are you looking for the next step in your career? Would you like to live in a quite rural area but still have access to city life? Kelly Scientific Resources is currently recruiting for a Senior Stability Chemist for a well established company in East Tennessee that is not far from Knoxville. If this describes what you are looking for in a position, please Apply Now!Responsibilities are as follows: - Perform analytical testing of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished product for product approval and release.- Support, maintain and utilize SPC system to drive continuous improvement, identify trends and draw conclusions.- Assist with product and equipment validations.- Maintain lab equipment and calibrations.- Complete Failure Investigations and properly document Out of Specification results - Perform Microbiological testing of raw materials, WIP, and finished products for product approval and release. - Support implementation and role out of Global Quality Standards - Provide product release notification to the distribution system and SAP transactions. - Provide support to facility to resolve nonconformance issues and identify corrective and preventative actions. - Manage special Quality and continuous improvement projects for facility. - Approve raw materials shipments and ensure Raw Material Purchasing Specification is met on the Certificates of Analysis'. - The position does require flexibility (sick, vacation coverage, etc) so as to best meet the facility's needs and support projects. - Manage Stability Testing Program (testing intervals and data storage).This position requires the following qualifications:- BS Degree - Chemistry or related science - Working Knowledge and practical Experience with good laboratory practices (GLP's) - General analytical laboratory practices, Instrumentation (GC, HPLC, FTIR, Titrations, etc), microbiological testing, failure investigation of nonconforming product, and general computer skills (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, SPC, SAP, e-mail). - Prior Knowledge or experience with Stability Programs and ICH Guidelines a plus. - Must understand basic lab safety and chemical waste disposal. - Must have a minimum 5 years of Practical Laboratory experience. - Results Orientation - Displays a high energy level, and puts top priority in getting results - Ability to Make decisions and communicate effectively while under pressure - Team Building/Relationship Building - Develops relationships with people throughout the facility - Communication - Speaks and writes effectively, and keeps people up to date with information. Maintains lab notebooks and testing documentation. Innovation - Generates innovative ideas and solutions to problems and stimulates others to continuous improvement. - Demonstrated knowledge of chemistry, validations, cGMP, instrumentation calibration and maintenance. - Technology Transfer- must explain technical specifications, Global Standards, technique, etc. to those who need the knowledge. Every day, Kelly Scientific Resources connects scientific professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. To be immediately considered for this position, click the 'Apply Now!' button. Or, refer a friend by clicking the 'E-mail this job' link provided.Kelly Scientific Resources® has grown into a $200 million global business as the scientific business unit of Kelly Services. Our staff of scientists provides scientific staffing to a broad spectrum of industries including: chemical, cosmetics, food science pharmaceutical, biomedical, consumer products, environmental, medical device, clinical, petrochemical, and clinical research. Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about company