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Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.

QC Chemist

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A Quality Control Chemist uses chemistry analysis to test samples of manufacturing or pharmaceutical products, to ensure that products meet quality standards.

$75,174 / year median in California

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

The QC Chemist performs chemical laboratory tests on pharmaceutical raw materials, components, component raw materials, in-process, finished products, and stability samples
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Other duties may be assigned) The Chemist will complete routine assignments and assist as needed on special projects and NCR investigations.
The QC Chemist will:
Perform, record, and report the results of chemical tests for raw materials, components, process supplies, in process, and finished products as appropriate. Perform, record, and report the results of chemical tests for stability lots per the stability testing protocol. Maintain compliance with regulatory and GMP standards by performing job functions in accordance with SOPs and LTMS. Perform investigation of test results falling outside specifications as directed. The chemist will help in other tasks contributing to the overall operation of the laboratory (as assigned under QC Housekeeping) as designated by the Department Head or Department EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or relevant scientific degree from a four-year college or university. Work experience in performing various wet chemistry tests is preferred. Experience and/or familiarity in the use of pH meters, balances, HPLC, GC, FTIR, and UVNIS is preferred. Sunshine Act Amphastar reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Amphastar to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address, and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Amphastar intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Amphastar that we pay or reimburse, your name, address, and the number of payments made currently will be reported to the government. EEO & Employment Eligibility Amphastar is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Amphastar also complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Amphastar is an E-Verify employer. Amphastar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$30.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person