QC Chemist - The Staffing Resource Group, Inc

QC CHEMIST II

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Environment: This client manufactures thousands of pharmaceutical, biologic, consumer health and beauty products utilizing superior and innovative drug delivery technologies to improve their value to patients and consumers. Our customer believes in a Patient First culture putting patients at the center of their work to ensure the safety, reliable supply and optimal performance of our products.

• Title: QC Chemist II
• Location: Morrisville, NC.
• Industry: Pharmaceutical
• Hours: Shift M-F 8am 5:00pm
• Salary: $35hr Based on Experience (Paid Weekly - Benefits Available)
• Employment Type: 6 months (Possible Hire)

Department Overview:
The QC team is responsible for the support of pharmaceutical testing in the form of API, Finished Product, Stability, Raw Materials and Components associated with external customers including Client sites.

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the QC Chemist II position performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involves limited responsibility. Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required. Follows established protocols and work plans. May be assisted by laboratory technicians/assistants. Comply with divisional and site Environmental Health and Safety requirements.

Specific Skills, Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities

• Raw material, in-process, finished product testing along with stability testing utilizing HPLC, GC, Dissolution testing, etc.
• Execute laboratory work plans/schedule developed with input from supervisor or senior team member.
• May draft technical documents such as methods, certificates of analysis or investigations.
• Performs parallel review of laboratory documentation and may become qualified to perform technical review of documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance.
• Trains others on procedures and laboratory techniques.
• Executes efficiency improvement project with guidance.

Education and Experience:
Master's degree and 0-2 years related experience.
Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years related experience.
Associate degree and > 6 years related experience or equivalent education experience and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
All employees must receive training on the fundamental principles of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Data Integrity, and employee conduct as a condition for performing GxP activities.
All employees performing GxP activites must be trained, at least annually, on the requirements established for GxP Documentation and Data Integrity.
Maintain high quality laboratory documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and Site SOPs
Ability to learn and retain technical information
Proactively address work issues at both an individual level and a team level
Develop and execute procedures or methods of moderate complexity with high quality
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Mathematical and scientific reasoning ability
Basic understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques
Ability to identify aberrant/out of spec data and limited interpretation of data expected
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with internal and external customers
Lead by example according to the values and culture
Demonstrated ability to lead small team projects
Recognizes unmet needs within department
Strategy is focused on personal time management and efficiency
Well organized with ability to multitask
Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Has applied knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline.
Applies technical and functional knowledge to job related duties on most projects/ assignments within own group/project team.
Propose deviations from established procedures and methods based upon sound judgment.
May contribute material to publications and/or external presentations.

Physical Requirements:
On an average 8-hour day, this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to hand or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above should height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell and life up to 40 pounds
Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently
May require the use of a respirator

Working Conditions and Environment:
This position will be stationed in an office and laboratory environment involving work near moving/mechanical parts; working around various chemicals including biologics, active pharmaceuticals, beta-lactams and radioactive materials; and other conditions reasonably expected due to the nature of the work required
Position may require domestic or international travel
Flexibility required to work outside normal working hours of 8:00 a.m. 5:00 pm.

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