Quality Control Chemist

QUALITY CONTROL CHEMIST

A pharmaceutical company in North Brunswick, NJ that develops, manufactures and markets generic and branded prescription pharmaceuticals and consumer health products is looking for a Quality Control Chemist. 

The Quality Control Chemist must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in raw material and finished product analysis by Wet Chemistry, Potentiometric & Kari Fisher titration, particle size analyst, TLC and analytical instrumentation such as, UVVIS, IR. The QCC will work to effectively plan analytical testing using established (official and/or in-house) test procedures

The candidate must also have a strong background in HPLC and GC/Headspace analytical techniques. Exposure to chromatography software and familiarity of GLP and USP/NF.

Responsibilities Include:

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, Dissolution, UV-Vis, IR, Particle Size Analyzer, KF Autotitrator, Bulk Density, and other routine QC instruments)  as per as per USP monograph / In-house / any other Compendial monographs.

1. Independently plan and make adequate inventory of test reagents and solutions to perform work, assure supplies are ordered as needed to perform assigned work.
2. Independently plan and execute testing to meet established time lines. Perform complicated testing with supervisory direction.
3. Record data and results as specified in documentation procedures. Document work clearly and perform tests accurately.
4. Prepare and/or Review Test Procedures, SOPs, and Protocols as assigned.
5. Perform maintenance and calibrations on laboratory instruments/equipments with supervisory direction/training.
6. Perform troubleshooting and investigations under the direction of a supervisor/senior QC chemist.
7. Comply with all regulatory/in-house requirements (may include but not limited to safety, housekeeping, laboratory chemical waste, cGMP, cGLP, documentation) when performing the assigned activity.

Requirements:

2 5 years’ experience

BS/MS – Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pharmaceutics, or Chemical Engineering