Assistant Chemist

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Assistant Chemist. This individual is responsible for qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process samples and finished product. Perform analyses using a combination of wet chemistry techniques and analytical instrumentation in accordance to FDA current Good Manufacturing (cGMP) using standard operating procedures, USP, EP and FCC monographs, UIP or client supplied methods. About the University of Iowa Pharmaceuticals UI Pharmaceuticals is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) within the College of Pharmacy at the University of Iowa. Our mission is to improve quality of life by applying our pharmaceutical expertise to advance innovative products into clinical trials. Our vision is to be the premier partner for biotech, government, and research institutions. We are located on the main campus in Iowa City, which offers a great place to live, top rated schools, a vibrant night life, and world class health care facilities. As a University of Iowa employee, you will have access to an excellent benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science related field, emphasis on analytical chemistry preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a laboratory setting.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form.
Use or knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel and Outlook).
Achieve passing criteria in visual testing (minimum of 20/20 visual acuity with or without corrected lenses)
Be able to wear a respirator

Nice To Haves

Experience with analytical chemistry (High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) or Gas Chromatography (GC), FTIR, UV-VIS spectroscopy, pH, moisture determination, titrations, etc.).
Experience (typically 6 months - 1 year) performing laboratory testing in an industry setting under Food and Drug Administration (FDA) current Good Manufacturing (cGMP) or comparable regulations.
Experience with associated software packages used in pharmaceutical quality control or similar industry.
Technical writing skills.
Capable of using United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopeia (EP) and Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) monographs or supplied methods, to complete testing.
Familiar with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Responsibilities

Document legibly the procedures and results obtained in laboratory notebooks according to established regulatory guidelines.
Assist in calibration and maintenance of instruments used in analysis according to regulatory guidelines.
Interpret policies, regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance within area of assignment.
Update existing or write SOP for routine analyses and basic scientific equipment as assigned.
Perform GC, HPLC and UV analysis under supervision.
Enter and calculate results obtained in the above analysis in spreadsheets or databases.
Prepare materials and solvents for analytical assays.
Perform dissolution testing.
Cross-train and provide assistance and back-up support with other assistant chemists and other staff as assigned in processes and procedures.
May provide functional supervision of staff, including training.
May initiate purchasing requests for supplies and equipment.