QA Analytical Chemist

This position is responsible for performing all laboratory testing on raw materials, packaging materials, finished products, stability samples, and environmental samples according to established laboratory procedures in the Quality Assurance Department.


 Perform lab testing using diversified wet and instrumental chemical analyses on raw materials, packaging materials, finished products, stability samples, or environmental samples.  Perform testing in a manner that is consistent with site-approved safety guidelines, compendial, and regulatory testing requirements.  Perform tasks under some supervision.  Operate and maintain sophisticated, computer-controlled instrumentation.  (HPLC, FTIR, AA, UV, and GC)

· Maintains and troubleshoot laboratory equipment with general supervision and will investigate. Participate in activities to reduce recurring problems and improving lab RFT, throughput, and cycle time performance

· Under general supervision, work with QA Analytical Services (QAAS) on the implementation of new or revised procedures and/or testing. 

· Demonstrate knowledge of methodology/instrumentation using notebooks, LIMS, and CDS while complying with all compendial and regulatory requirements.  Maintains working knowledge of applicable 

disciplines.

Preferred Background

· Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

· 2 - 5 years of relevant Laboratory Experience

· Demonstrated problem solving skills.

· Equipment troubleshooting experience. 

· Demonstrated skill with HPLC

· Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP as defined by 21CFR.