QC Chemist

Our client is a large-scale manufacturing company that works with Fortune 500 companies and household brands to develop winning products. They’re seeking an Analytical Chemist to join their dynamic team.

The Analytical Chemist plays a crucial role in the development and validation of analytical methods, specification establishment, and pharmaceutical product testing. This role demands a blend of creativity, analytical expertise, and collaborative spirit to ensure the success of projects within a regulated manufacturing environment.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive salary package, inclusive of bonuses, comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision), 401(K) match, and more.
• A culture characterized by high employee retention and minimal bureaucratic hurdles.
• Stable financial positioning, with the company holding a significant market share.
• A commitment to innovation, with dedicated operations for new product development and support for existing brands.
• Unparalleled autonomy, allowing you to shape your career trajectory.

Focus:

• Collaborate with Innovation, Production, and Marketing departments to lead project development, ensuring timely deliverables.
• Conduct second reviews of analytical results and provide feedback as necessary.
• Perform instrument troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and operational qualification of laboratory equipment.
• Lead analytical tasks associated with product development and communicate progress to relevant departments.
• Draft specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and generate protocols and reports.
• Facilitate training sessions for laboratory analysts during method transfer.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Actively participate in cross-departmental meetings and contribute insights as required.
• Review laboratory notebooks, provide constructive feedback, and ensure compliance with internal protocols.
• Design method validation protocols and execute validation experiments for drug substances and dosage forms.
• Analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations based on experimental findings.
• Participate in evaluating innovation capabilities and identifying opportunities for new product ideas.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Chemistry or a relevant science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in dissolution, drug impurity method development, and/or method validation preferred.
• Knowledge of ICH guidelines for drug product analysis and familiarity with analytical data regulatory submission requirements and quality by design principles preferred.
• Proficiency in chromatography techniques, including gas chromatography (GC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
• Strong understanding of cGMPs and GLPs, with familiarity in solid analytical techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional creativity, innovation, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and relevant software applications.
• Flexibility to work flexible hours when necessary.

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