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Scientist, Quality Control

Piscataway, NJOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Scientist
  • Quality Control
  • QC
  • chemical analysis
  • pharmaceutical products
  • raw materials
  • in-process
  • finished dosage forms
  • stability
  • SOPs

Nice to have

  • MA/MS Chemistry
  • analytical procedure development
  • training
  • reference standards

Role summary

The Scientist II - QC is responsible for performing chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished pharmaceutical products. This role involves adhering to SOPs, utilizing analytical techniques such as spectroscopy and chromatography, and documenting results. The scientist will also participate in method transfer activities, investigate out-of-specification results, and execute validation protocols. A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science is required, with a Master's degree preferred. 3+ years of experience in chemical/pharmaceutical product testing is necessary.

Description:

The Scientist II - QC is responsible for performing testing of raw materials, in-process and finished pharmaceutical dosage forms, products on stability, cleaning verification samples following written procedures and applicable SOPs, calculating and reporting results on applicable specification documents, participating in method transfer activities within departments or between facilities or organizations. Provides feedback on systems and analytical procedures to promote continuous improvement and enhancement of compliance posture.


Essential Functions:
  • Performs chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process and finished pharmaceutical products, including products on stability, according to written methods or compendial methods as applicable, material specifications, using analytical techniques such as IR spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and chromatographic techniques, adhering to company policies as identified in standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Prepares samples for analysis involving thorough cleanliness and complex steps for analysis using chromatographic techniques and analyzes. Creates and maintains laboratory record documentation (notebooks and computer-based), documents exact steps followed during analysis execution, calculates and reports results in a timely manner.
  • Actively participates in method transfer activities between facilities within the organization or between organizations.
  • Actively participates in and leads investigation of out-of-specification laboratory results, when required.
  • Performs physical analysis involving complex techniques such as X-ray diffraction, DSC, Malvern mastersizer.
  • Prepares and executes method transfer protocols, method verification/validation protocols as and when required.


Additional Responsibilities:
  • Assists, as and when needed, senior scientists working in the laboratory.
  • Ensures that expired chemicals and reference standards are removed from laboratory area, performs calibration of dissolution apparatus, FT-IR, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, HPLC, GC as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Standardizes API for use as in-house reference standard as assigned.
  • Interacts with newly hired laboratory technicians or Assistant Scientists for providing hands-on training on simple analytical techniques and laboratory instruments.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Chemistry or related science discipline - Required
  • Master Degree (MBA) Chemistry or related science discipline - Preferred

Experience:

  • 3 years or more in Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) -Testing of chemicals/pharmaceutical products, 3 years or more
  • 1 year or more in Master Degree (MA/MS) -Testing of chemicals/pharmaceutical products, 1 years or more

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at accommodations@amneal.com. Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws. 

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