Quality Control Chemist - II

Job Overview The Chemist II will perform routine laboratory analyses for raw material, stability, and finished product samples in a high throughput quality control laboratory involved with the manufacturing of our specialty pharmaceutical products.

Essential Functions:

Independently perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, stability samples, finished products as per the test method, SOPs or USP Compendia procedures Perform wet chemistry testing as per USP compendia procedure Perform complex chemistry testing like Related Substances / Impurities and Residual Solvents. Other analytical testing will include Assay, preservative content, LOD, ROI, water content, identification test, dissolution, disintegration, heavy metals etc. Operates general analytical instruments during routine testing including but not limited to

HPLC, GC, KF

/Automatic titrator, FT-IR, Polarimeter, UV/Vis spectrophotometer, melting point apparatus, dissolution and disintegration units, Malvern Particle size analyzer, and laboratory ovens Assists in preparing technical documentation including test method, SOPs, analytical reports and change controls Solve technical problems within the scope of the assignment with assistance from group leader Performs peer review of laboratory data Assists laboratory personnel with the preparation and execution of laboratory investigations Assists in laboratory personnel training when required Recognizes deviations from normal trend and inform group leader or laboratory management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and participates in corrective action of problems Complies with all current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP) and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements, laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies and procedures Compliance with DEA and site requirements regarding the handling, use and disposal of controlled substances

Requirements:

Bachelor / Master's Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical or other scientific discipline with 4-7 years' of experience in a pharmaceutical lab Excellent verbal and written communications skills Experience with Empower chromatography data acquisition software and other laboratory software is preferred A strong demonstrated belief in continuous improvement General computer skills - word processing, spreadsheet, and database Proven concern with working in a safe and environmentally correct manner

Physical Requirements:

• Physical activities include, but are not limited to, repetitive motions. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The physical requirement is sedentary. Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary works involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Requires use of Company approved PAPR as necessary

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Allentown, PA 18102 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Allentown, PA 18102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person