Senior Scientist 1 - QC

Cambrex•High Point, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cambrex High Point is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, results-oriented individual to join our Quality Control team of dedicated professionals focused on customer service and quality. We are currently accepting resumes for the position of Senior Scientist 1 - QC. The role performs routine and non-routine analytical testing on raw materials, intermediate, and final products as well as in-process testing; performs data entry; writes deviations, and participates in OOS investigations. Ensures compliance with applicable Company SOPs and regulatory guidance’s

Requirements

M.S. in Chemistry or related field with 3 years of experience or B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 7 years minimum experience, or Technical Degree with 6 years minimum experience, or High School Degree with 8 years minimum experience.
Experience with and fundamental understanding of several of the following analytical technologies
HPLC
FTIR
Titration
Basic wet chemistry
NMR
XRPD
cKF
Working knowledge of other analytical equipment common to the pharmaceutical industry.
Analytical Chemistry Knowledge: Basic understanding of the principles of Analytical Chemistry or Quality Control
Cross Discipline Knowledge: Workplace exposure to cross functional technical departments, including organic chemistry
GMP/Regulatory Knowledge: Basic understanding of GMP; With manager assistance, can help to answer client inquires related to SOP or regulatory guidance
Instrumentation: Basic understanding of key analytical R&D equipment and ability to run independently using SOP
Communication: Good written and oral communication skills, demonstration of successful interdepartmental communication
Problem Solving: Ability to support laboratory investigations with manager support
Time Management: Reasonable ability to handle one or more tasks or projects, often with supervision
Leadership: Shares ideas with peers
Technical Documentation and Review: Ability to write technical documents with assistance

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, intermediate, and final products (may include stability).
Provide support to the plant by performing in-process testing and analyzing cleaning samples.
Maintain laboratory notebook.
Ensure equipment is left in good working order after use.
Perform laboratory upkeep (wash glassware, reorder supplies, check for expired chemicals).
Able to handle heavier workload and multiple priorities without compromise to quality or turn-around time.
Write deviations.
Lead laboratory investigations.
This position works with and handles hazardous materials and wastes in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.
Ability to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes.
Responsible for recognizing emergency situations concerning hazardous materials and wastes.
Modify and create Analytical Procedures (infrequently)
Modify and create SOPs (infrequently)