Associate Scientist, QC 2nd Shift

Viatris•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DPT Laboratories, Ltd. Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, aiming to holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, Viatris supplies high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients annually. The Associate Scientist, QC role contributes to this mission by performing testing of chemical components or products, utilizing major laboratory instruments and wet chemical skills, and conducting analytical review of data to ensure accuracy. Viatris was formed in 2020 through the combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a legacy division of Pfizer, and is committed to delivering increased access to affordable, quality medicines for patients worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Life Science from a four-year college or university is required
Minimum 0-2 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Testing of chemical components or products
Utilizing major laboratory instruments and equipment: HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV/VIS, as well as wet chemicals skills
Analytical review of data to ensure calculations is complete and accurate
Performs quantitative chemical analyses of APIs and related materials under direct supervision following established procedures and guidelines using laboratory instrumentation such as gas chromatographs, liquid chromatographs, ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometers, etc.
Performs microbiological analysis as required
Treats numerical data throughout chemical analysis by performing mathematical calculations such as determining concentrations (molarity, parts per million, normality, etc.) and statistical information (standard deviation, mean, etc.)
Prepares necessary reagents and equipment to expedite the performance of analysis by measuring and/or weighing chemicals, mixing, and standardizing solutions, and assembling equipment
Maintains accurate records by logging samples received, recording samples analyzed, procedures used, and results obtained on datasheets and/or laboratory notebook
Weights and calculates samples in the physical and chemical analysis of products using balances and measured volumetric containers
Recognizes and informs Group Leader about daily lab activity and analytical problems
Organizes and properly labels samples, sample preparations, volumetric solutions etc.
Maintains area free of sample contamination, restores equipment and supplies to designated area; participates in general housekeeping efforts
Must maintain compliance of assigned training plan
Participates in the company performance management program on a regular basis as per the established policy
Understand and comply with all DPT safety, environmental and quality practices and procedures as outlined in organizational/departmental guidelines and SOPs as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Perform other duties as assigned