What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research And Development Chemist position at Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting?
Please note: For confidentiality purposes, this position is not located in Blue Bell. The role is based in the tri-state area.
Key responsibilities.
- Develops analytical methods that are accurate, precise, and specific for use in both the Quality Control department and the Research department. Methods primarily include HPLC and GC but also include ICP-MS, Karl Fisher, solid-state characterization, and others.
- Documents the development of the method in the appropriate notebooks for future reference. Performs pre-validation work ahead of transfer to the Validation Department to demonstrate suitability for use.
- Prepares test method procedures and supporting documentation for use in the Quality Control laboratory.
- May be required to develop validation protocols and validate analytical methods used in the testing of raw materials, intermediate products, final products, and cleaning samples.
- Assists in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory analytical instrumentation including, but not limited to HPLC and GC. Maintains accurate records regarding the maintenance and calibration activities.
- May support manufacturing operations with testing of raw materials, intermediate products, final products, and cleaning samples. The incumbent is expected to operate in a neat and orderly manner and to provide accurate and timely test results.
- Assists in the maintenance of the QC Laboratory. In addition to routine housekeeping and glassware cleaning, maintains and appropriate inventory of supplies and chemicals.
- Documents sample preparation, equipment set-up and test results in Laboratory Notebooks or on the appropriate test record form. Documentation must be complete and verified by a second member of the quality group. In addition, laboratory log sheets, those related to equipment usage, calibration, and maintenance, reference standard inventory, QC chemical inventory, or those related to retention samples will be properly maintained.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE.
- To qualify as a Senior Analytical Scientist, you must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree and fifteen 10-15 years’ experience in a related environment.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000