Senior Chemist; Quality Control

CONTRACT PHARMACAL CORP•Town of Smithtown, NY

3d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Chemist is responsible for and has an advanced level of experience in performing chemical analysis for one of the assigned QC laboratories (Raw Material, Finished Product, Technical Support). This role is responsible for the analysis and disposition of commercial materials, including raw materials, finished product release, stability, validation, and investigations, as well as environmental samples. The Senior Chemist will document results in accordance with SOPs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science related field.
Proficient in laboratory chemistry and cGMPs.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, graphs/charts and databases.
Advanced level experience in HPLC/UPLC, ICP, Dissolution, IR, UV/VIS, and wet chemistry testing.
Advanced level experienced with analytical laboratory software.
Able to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
Able to effectively present results.
Able to independently perform testing on all methods and troubleshoot most method issues with little or no help.
Able to independently troubleshoot complex instrument issues with little or no help.
Gowning as required by GMPs and/or SOPs.

Nice To Haves

At least 8 years of work experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow all laboratory SOPs, including but not limited to laboratory safety, chemical handling and storage, gowning, equipment use, cGMP, GDP, data integrity, DEA requirements, etc.
Perform laboratory chemical analysis on raw materials, in-process materials, and/or finished product, using ICP-OES/MS, UV-Vis, Fluorescence, GC, HPLC/UPLC, titration, and other wet chemistry techniques, as assigned, in accordance with the prescribed approved analytical test method.
Execute assay testing, content uniformity testing, impurities analysis, validation testing (method, cleaning, process), and process/interpret data at an advanced level with minimal to no errors.
Maintain clean and organized laboratory working environment.
Disposes of used/expired/excess chemicals, solutions, solvents, etc. in dedicated waste receptacles.
Report well-written, accurate and timely results.
Review data, calculations, notebooks, and reports.
Perform and assist in laboratory investigations.
Perform and assist in Cleaning, Method and Process validation testing and protocol/report review.
Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment at an advanced level.
Suggest improvements to existing testing methods when possible.
Mentor and train entry-level and mid-level personnel on techniques performed in the lab and assist with laboratory related questions as needed.
Assist with routine Metrology functions, including instrument cleaning/ preventive maintenance/ calibration/ verification activities.
Monitor and assist with maintaining proper inventory levels of all laboratory supplies.
Assist with sample receiving, chemical inventory, document filing, housekeeping, etc.
Responsible for compliance with all rules and regulations pertaining to safety policies with the proper attitude toward safety and health, helping to ensure that all department operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health for all personnel.
Other responsibilities as assigned by Management.