Job Title: Quality Control (QC) Chemist
FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Exempt Professional
Work Location: Fall River, MA
Work Hours: General Shift: 8 AM – 5 PM (may vary based on business needs)
Reports To: Quality Control Manager
Pay Range: $65,000 - 90,000 (Annually)
InvaGen pharmaceuticals is looking for talent in the following areas at our manufacturing site in Fall River, MA.
Purpose
The job of the "Chemist" is simply described as an individual contributor who performs testing of samples of various types using various techniques or equipment in the QC laboratory. The job itself may be further modified with respect to the department, group, etc., as exemplified in the "Department" on an individual assigned basis to a sometimes-specific testing group. The role may be further modified based upon individual education, training, experience, or a combination of all three.
Generally, modifier designation with respect to experience for Chemist are as follows. However, combination of education, training, and special skills will determine the assignment of Level to a specific individual:
Level 1: 0 to 3 years
Level 2: 3 to 5 years
Level 3: 5 to 10 years
Senior: more than 10 years
Level 2 or above is strongly preferred.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine testing or other analysis in a specific group or department setting
- Conduct advanced testing and/or critical testing, as required.
- Ensures QC Analysts receive proper training.
- Attends meetings to keep informed of manufacturing priorities.
- Ensures that safety standards are maintained.
- Operate specialized equipment or conduct specialized skill testing.
- Participate in investigation activities.
- Ensure compliance to all data integrity and cGMP practices, procedures, and expect ensuring compliance with all good documentation practices.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of the Department or Section Head.
Educational, Skills & Experience Requirements and Preferences:
- Bachelor's degree (BS or BA), in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field, and a preferred 1-year experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries preferred.
- Must have current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) knowledge
Professional and Behavioral Competencies
- Proficiently speak, communicate, and understand (read and write) scientific work in English.
- Have excellent organization, learning and teaching skills required to work in teams.
- You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are flexible to changing requirements.
- Working knowledge of raw materials and finished product testing and instruments and techniques such as GC, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Karl Fischer (KF), Dissolution, Particle Size and ICP.
- Lead Investigation activities
- Familiarity with Chromatography systems is required, Empower is a plus.
- Ability to understand and analyse complex data sets and must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and other scientific based software.
- Experience in Inhalation products (MDI) is a plus.
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to work individually and as a part a team.
- Must be a detail-oriented self-starter, demonstrate initiative and possess a positive professional attitude towards work.
- Must have strong organization and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
- Must be willing to work in a pharmaceutical packaging setting.
- Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift ranging from first or second shift. Work schedule may be Monday to Friday.
- Must be willing to work some weekends based on business needs as required by management.
- No remote work available
Physical Requirements:
- Work standing or walking unassisted for 75% or greater of an 8-hour period.
- Unassisted lifting up-to 10 kg, may be required.
- Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times, when required.
- Sitting at a desk and/or working at a computer or other "screen" 75% or greater of an 8-hour period.
Locations:
Fall River, Massachusetts
EEO Statement:
Cipla is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
