QC Biochemist I

United Therapeutics • Silver Spring, MD

10d • $64,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

You're passionate about science and want to be in a hands-on role supporting our quality testing. The QC Biochemist I will ensure the timely and accurate testing of materials and products while maintaining and ensuring quality and compliance to meet the demands of production and R&D. Analyze samples in support of: instrument qualification; method verification and validation; process validation; in-process testing requirements; R&D, stability testing; and finished product testing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in biochemistry or chemistry or other scientific discipline with equivalent experience/training
• Able to manage timelines and goals efficiently and effectively
• Must be in compliance while working in a GMP environment
• Must be collaborative as QC is a service department and we provide a service for other departments
• Able to work as part of a team and also independently with minimum supervision
• Good verbal and writing communication skills
• Able to handle, pick up and move laboratory materials, reagents and supplies
• Proficient in Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience in laboratory environment
• 1+ years of experience in a QC environment
• Experience in cGMP documentation in QC environment
• Experience with training, in current good manufacturing practices (cGMP)
• Experience in FDA and USP testing requirements
• Experience in stability testing programs
• Experience with chromatography software
• Instrumentation experience in HPLC, UPLC
• ELISA experience

Responsibilities

• Follow company SOPs and cGMP in the performance of all responsibilities
• Process and analyze bioanalytical and analytical data
• Prepare solvent mixture, buffers, and reagents as needed for testing
• Write and review standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment operation, methods, and general laboratory procedures as needed
• Review bioanalytical and analytical data and test results and compare to test specifications
• Troubleshoot instrument problems and work with the lab supervisor/manager and equipment manufacturer’s technical services to resolve issues
• Perform instrument maintenance and calibration verification/standardization as required

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees