Company DescriptionKatalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences is hiring entry level candidates for several positions for contract research in Clinical trials of drugs, biologics and medical devices.We have a few immediate job opportunities available in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Research field. We work with University hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and recruiting partners.Job DescriptionOverview:Duration: 6 MonthsInterview: Telephonic & F2FVisa: OPT EAD/GC/USCEssential Functions:Responsible for the laboratory testing in accordance with company SOP's as well as cGMP's and GLP's Testing involves Raw materials, In-process, Finished product, and Stability samples for potency and physical characteristics such as pH, Specific gravity, Moisture, etc.Maintains lab work area in a neat and ordered fashion Proficient with the operation of instrumentation such as HPLC, UV, GC, KF, AA, FTIR.Works in support of production may require weekend or off-shift workMay require overtime as necessary to complete high priority work assignmentsResponsible for additional assigned laboratory duties such as maintaining an inventory of consumable suppliesMaintains data within a laboratory notebook in a neat (legible) and organized mannerRecords entries in laboratory logbooks as necessaryMay require extended periods of standing or sitting. Requires the ability to wear a respirator or breathing apparatus Performs work in accordance with general and specific safety precautions.Responsible for the peer review of co-workers notebook to ensure compliance to SOP's and cGMP's.Responsible for ensuring safety and integrity of product testing in the department Works in a fast paced, moderately stressful environment.Adherence to project deadlines is critical Interacts with other departments such as Production, QA, R&D on a minimal basis.Consolidates all notebook pages and Chromatographic scans with the QC section of the batch record and forwards results to documentation.Reports to the QC supervisor for assignments and annual review.Assists with the orientation of new employees.On occasion works with assignments such as method transfer, validation and accelerated stability testing Initiates DCR's to correct or clarify SOP's.Requires the ability to work to work with computers as well as proprietary softwareMay require sampling of active substances and excipients.Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of work assignments.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.General Science background such as a BS degree in Chemistry or Biology.Two years of industry experience involving analytical or wet chemistry test procedures in a Quality Control environment preferred but not necessary.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.