Chemist I

Position Details:
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Elizabeth, NJ is currently looking for a Chemist I to join their expanding team.

Job Title: Chemist I / Pharma Industry

Duration: 6 months contract, extendable up to 24 Months

Location: Elizabeth, NJ

Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan

Job Description:
2nd shift position, Afternoon Shift - M-F - 3pm -11:30 pm some flexibility if needed
Positions could be extended longer than 6 months.
Undetermined if temp to hire at this time.

Description:
Position Title: Quality Control Analyst I – Chemist I
Top Qualities for candidates.
Previous Pharma experience (0-1 yr)
HPLC, Assay, Dissolution, Uniformity, Karl Fischer, Particle Size, Empower, Chemstation
BS/BA in Chemistry, or BS in a Related Science
cGMP

Position Summary /Objective:
This position performs analyses, inspection, and testing of products, raw materials, in-process materials, release test samples, stability samples, or packaging materials.
Performs qualitative and quantitative assays on samples, to ensure quality standards and compliance with company standards, customer and governmental regulatory requirements, and product specifications for tmical or physical properties.
Uses approved Test Methods, Protocols, Procedures (SOP's) anhe ched Corporate Policies while maintaining adherence to current industry standards.
Employs variety of analytical techniques that vary from standard analytical equipment to highly modern and automated instrumentation, aides in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance.
May be involved or responsible for performing Laboratory Investigations, Change Controls, audit/review of laboratory data, implementing CAPA, Planning and scheduling laboratory activities, and coordinating process improvements.

Essential Duties / Functions
Follow established laboratory safety procedures.
Analyze samples using appropriate instrumentation (depending on training, some or all of the following would apply – HPLC, GC, UV, IR, KF, pH, etc.) while following current Methods & Procedures (SOP's).
Process and report HPLC instrumental analysis using Empower data processing software.
Process and report other instrumental analysis using the instrument specific data processing software.
Document all activities in a legible manner following established formats and procedures.
Identify and troubleshoot problems with instrumentation and analytical preparations.
Initiate and conduct laboratory investigations
Review and approve analytical data
Participate in process improvement projects
Train new and current employees.

Qualification and Requirements
Education Required
BS/BA in Chemistry, or BS in a Related Science

Experience Required:
Minimum 0 - 1 year in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications required
Must possess knowledge regarding various tests and wet chemistry techniques that pertain to Raw Material and/or Finished Product analyses (depending on assigned product line, some or all of the following would apply – Viscosity, Thin Layer Chromatography, various forms of "Limit Tests”, etc.)
Knowledge of cGMP's.
Knowledge of compendia procedures where applicable (i.e., USP, NF, BP, etc.).
Possess good written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with Empower software and Microsoft Office– Word and Excel.
Possess strong mathematical skills – fractions, percentages, ratios and algebraic expressions.
Possess good problem solving skills

Physical Demand Requirement
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Approximately 60% standing or walking.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory experience: 1 year (Required)
• HPLC: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $20 - $23