QC Chemist Associate

Unifin SAS • Rochester, NY

18d • $22 - $25

About The Position

We are a French pharmaceutical industrial group, recognized for making affordable healthcare products that improve and simplify patients’ lives to as many people as possible.
With 30 years of technological expertise, we position ourselves as a world leader in sterile single dose with 10 sites on 4 continents and more than 2000 employees.
Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC. based in Rochester (NY), specializes in the manufacture of Blow-Fill-Seal, Liquid Stick-Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets and Capsules. It has more than 300 employees.
Reporting to the QC Supervisor - Finished Products,
Performs routine analyses of materials, drug substances and drug products following cGMPs.
May support analytical method development & validation, and analytical troubleshooting under technical supervision. Assists with maintaining lab quality systems.

Requirements

• A.A.S. with 2+ yrs. or B.S. with 0+ yrs. experience in chemistry or related science discipline required.
• Occasionally subjected to weekend, holiday, and irregular hours.
• Familiarity in 2 or more following areas: HPLC, GC, UV-VIS, FTIR, dissolution.
• Write basic investigations with supervision.
• Solid Microsoft Office knowledge and computer skills
• Must demonstrate visual acuity, color recognition, finger dexterity.
• The ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Work responsibilities involve chemical and biological agents that have assigned biological and chemical hazards.
• Sitting approximately 50% of day and standing approximately 50% of day.
• Work responsibilities may involve repetitive use of the hands through keyboarding, simple grasping and fine manipulation.
• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.
• Normal office environment and occasional controlled environment work that may require removal of jewelry and cosmetics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with laboratory analytical techniques preferred. Experience in a cGMP environment a plus.
• Experience in written notebook documentation practices a plus.
• Familiarity with LIMS and instrument operating software desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, evaluates, and records routine and some non-routine analytical lab tests of materials, drug substances and drug products following CGMPs.
• Execute protocols, experiments as written.
• Maintains instruments and equipment. Sets up instruments and conducts sample tests. Performs routine calibration of instrumentation. Ensures an adequate supply of test materials are available to perform daily testing.
• Maintains and updates training records in a timely manner.
• Supports lab systems as assigned and maintains laboratory in compliance with SOPs, cGMPs, HS&E requirements, and FDA, DEA, USP, EP, and OSHA regulations to ensure safe, compliant and efficient labs.
• Identifies and communicates actual and potential problems.
• May support/provide input for investigations, troubleshooting, and method development/validation with supervision.
• Writes basic investigations with supervision.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (a $2,000–$6,000+ annual value)
• 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company-funded contribution
• HSA contributions with wellness incentives

What This Job Offers

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