Quality Control Specialist

Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Job Description:At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business. Job Summary Having reached a high level of technical expertise, works independently with QC staff to validate QC instrumentation. Reviews and approves documentation including specifications, standard operating procedures, protocols and reports. Provides independent QC input to projects in support of commercial or clinical manufacturing. Administers change control activities for QC laboratory instruments and leads annual re-qualifications. Provides direction to project teams on compliance/technical issues related to efforts to achieve compliance with company policies and government regulations. Independently troubleshoots problems and resolves issues regarding instrument validation. Job Responsibilities *Qualifies QC laboratory instrumentation and validates laboratory computerized systems. *Performs system administration functions for laboratory benchtop computerized systems. *Generates and reviews documentation for compliance with company policies and government regulations. *Participates on project teams and provides guidance and direction from a regulatory compliance perspective. *Acts as a mentor for junior members of staff and to provide coaching and guidance on company policies and regulatory requirements. *Authors/reviews/approves departmental SOPs as and, when appropriate, to actively participate in departmental staff meetings. Basic Qualifications *B.S with 6 years of pharmaceutical experience OR M.S. with 4 years of pharmaceutical experience. *Strong Quality/Compliance/Validation or Technical background. *Computer validation experience is required. *Relocation is not available for this position. Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.Expected Travel Time: None Zip Code :US-NY-Pearl River Leading the way to a healthier world.