Senior Chemist, QC Technical Support

SENIOR CHEMIST, QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a holding company, is a global specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of generic and proprietary pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Operating through its principal subsidiaries including Barr Laboratories, Inc., Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Pliva d.d. and its subsidiaries, the Barr Group of companies markets more than 120 generic and 25 proprietary products within the U.S. and more than 550 products internationally.

With more than 8,000 employees worldwide who share a commitment to bringing these affordable generic and unique proprietary products to our customers, Barr has annual revenues in excess of $2 billion through our commitment to and significant investment in new product research and development.

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a successful Senior Chemist, Quality Control Technical Support located in our Pomona, New York offices.

Position Summary:

This position offers the ability to work with our dynamic Quality Control Technical Support group to develop/ optimize/ validate/ transfer analytical test methods. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, success driven professional with excellent analytical development skills to join a fast paced, rapidly growing organization.

Responsibilities include: Development/Optimization/Validation/Transfer of Analytical Test Methods Qualification of API Vendor Analytical Test Methods Alternate API Supplier Qualification USP PF Evaluations Verification of and/or Demonstration of Equivalency to Compendial Methods Evaluation of New TechnologiesPosition Requirements include: PhD degree with a minimum of 2+ years experience in a US Pharmaceutical method development environment or BS/MS degree, with a minimum of 5+ years experience in a Pharmaceutical method development/Quality Control environment. Familiarity with USP/ICH requirements for analytical method validation and compendial method verification is required. Familiarity with standard laboratory techniques including but not limited to HPLC, GC, FTIR and UV is required. Familiarity with advanced technologies, including but not limited to UPLC, Ion chromatography, as well as automated laboratory equipment and method transfers is preferred Strong communication skills-both verbal and written Commitment to Excellence - Many companies talk about it. Barr delivers - every day, to our customers AND to our employees. Barr's commitment to employees is reflected in our total compensation and benefits package that includes competitive salaries and incentive compensation programs, career opportunities offering both personal and professional growth; a 401(k) plan that matches up to an additional 10% of your pay each year; a stock purchase plan that allows you to buy company stock at 15% below market; comprehensive medical and dental plans that provide coverage for you and your family with nominal employee cost; life and disability protection programs and so much more! Together, we raise the BARR!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.