Chemist A

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.•Durham, NC

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Chemist A will perform a variety of QC testing to assess the strength, identity and purity of test samples and/or materials. The Chemist will work as a member of team to effectively plan and QC analytical testing using established (official and/or in-house) test procedures. The Chemist may execute 90% - 100% of their work at the bench level.

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years experience in pharmaceuticals and 1-2 year experience in Analytical testing desirable
QC experience in Generic Pharmaceutical industries would be preferable
Knowledge in Good Documentation practices. Knowledge in USP/ICH/FDA
Ability to learn quickly and decision making skills

Responsibilities

Perform assigned sampling, physical, chemical tests and assay on raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, in-process, finished and stability products, using various wet chemicals, physical and instrumental techniques (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, IR, Particle Size Analyzer, KF Auto titrator, Bulk Density, and other routine QC instruments) as per as per USP monograph / In-house / any other Compendial monographs.
Independently plan and make adequate inventory of test reagents and solutions to perform work, assure supplies are ordered as needed to perform assigned work.
Independently plan and execute testing to meet established time lines. Perform complicated testing with supervisory direction.
Record data and results as specified in documentation procedures. Document work clearly and perform tests accurately.
Prepare and/or Review Test Procedures, SOPs, and Protocols as assigned.
Perform maintenance and calibrations of laboratory instruments/equipments with supervisory direction/training.
Perform troubleshooting and investigations under the direction of a supervisor.
Comply with all regulatory/in-house requirements (may include but not limited to safety, house keeping, laboratory chemical waste, cGMP, cGLP, documentation) when performing the assigned activity.
Review of Analytical documents as required

Benefits

Medical and Rx Benefits choice of four medical plans through Horizon. Rx automatically provided with medical benefits
Dental Benefits with three dental plan options through CIGNA
Vision Plan with two plan options through VSP
Life Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and State Disability
Long-Term Disability (LTD), State (short term) disability – where applicable
FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) – Both Health Care & Dependent Care Available
HSA (Health Savings Account)
401(k) Plan - Through Fidelity / Employer Match / fully vested after 3 years
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Confidential and 100% company paid
Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
Paid Time Off - Paid vacation, PTO, Holiday