Laboratory Application Scientist

Laboratory Application Scientist

Who we are?

We are a French pharmaceutical industrial group, recognized for making affordable healthcare products that improve and simplify patients’ lives to as many people as possible.

With 30 years of technological expertise, we position ourselves as a world leader in sterile single dose with 10 sites on 4 continents and more than 2000 employees. 

Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC. based in Rochester (NY), specializes in the manufacture of Blow-Fill-Seal, Liquid Stick-Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets and Capsules. It has more than 300 employees.

Your role

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager,

JOB SUMMARY:
The Laboratory Application Scientist ensures that all laboratory systems composed of equipment, instruments and computerized systems are properly maintained, qualified, calibrated and secured to be properly used by the laboratory users to ensure a high level of confidence with product results. Provide access management for each computer system, while ensuring data handling and data integrity meet internal SOP and FDA requirements. This position is partnered with the laboratory system owners and the IT group. Ensuring all laboratory systems are properly used in chemistry and microbiology laboratories and assisting laboratory staff with technical issues and training. Provides recommendations on efficiency, new technology and best practices in the QC laboratories.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Laboratory Computerized Systems Management
Manage software upgrades and qualifications for all laboratory computerized systems
Manage user accounts and train technicians on existing software
Assist and oversee with the site LIMS system
Create instrument control methods
Perform system audit trails reviews
Ensuring compliance with data integrity policies and FDA regulations
Manage contracted external vendors

Laboratory Systems Calibration, Maintenance and Qualification
Manage all scheduled updates with the laboratory scientists and supervisors
Manage maintenance interventions; establish a maintenance contract with the vendors
Perform testing or supervise the execution of testing
Manage external vendors
Write and/or evaluate deviations, SOP, protocols and reports
Oversee Metrology program for the QC group
Verify and sign vendor qualification protocols, validation reports and metrological reports
Write requalification paperwork
Follow GMP guidelines for documentation, validation and calibration

Quality Requirements and Improvements
Ensure the working condition of equipment and participate in the investment budget
Order new equipment after evaluation and approval by the QC Manager
Establish user requirement specifications for systems replacement
Manage requests for quotations and orders for the purchase and repair of laboratory equipment
Participate in audits and inspections
Propose CAPA plan timeline and ensure a timely execution.
Maintain the laboratory qualification/validation/calibration master plan
Lead or participate in working sessions and projects (laboratory projects, sites projects)
Analyze the processes in place and the working methods in place, and propose improvements to improve compliance and / or efficiency
Support the development of new products by participating in the development/validation/optimization of methods and by integrating new instruments

Health & Safety
Respect and ensure compliance with dressing and hygiene procedures
Respect and ensure compliance with safety instructions and various procedures
Ensure compliance with safety rules during interventions or when writing the various standards and procedures
Have an appropriate attitude that does not endanger your safety and the safety of others
Report any discrepancies or risks you may find

Your profile

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Life Science such as Biology, Pharma Sciences, Analytical Sciences, or closely related discipline required with minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in Product Development, Technical Services, or Process Validation. 
Master’s degree in life science such as Biology, Pharma Sciences, Analytical Sciences, or closely related discipline and 1-3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in Product Development, Technical Services, or Process Validation. 
Software and instruments experience, especially HPLC, LCMS, ICP and GC knowledge
Quality Control/Assurance and GMP experience preferred.
Technical knowledge to review and analyze test results
Ability to write and provide input for deviations, investigations and CAPA’s as needed
Laboratory or analytical development experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or medical device background required

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

Must have previous experience in cGMP environment
Knowledge of LIMS use and development
Strong knowledge in instrument and software validation
Ability to evaluate data, perform trend analyses, identity potential issues, propose and implement solutions.
Ability to comply with SOP’s, cGMP’s, HS&E requirements, and FDA, DEA, and OSHA regulations.
Ability to work independently or within a group project team setting.

Computer Skills:
Basic Outlook skills as evidenced by creating and sending messages, working with address books, message handling, creating and using personal folders, scheduling appointments, working with meeting requests and managing tasks.
Intermediate Microsoft Word skills as evidenced by the ability to produce basic business letters and simple tables and charts; as well as check spelling, set tabs, change page orientation, sort, save, open and organize electronic files; as well as create moderately complex documents containing tables and graphs, and ability to mail merge documents, apply page setup functions (margins, page numbers, footers, headers), create an index and/or table of contents, use search & replace, print labels and envelopes.
Intermediate Excel skills as evidenced by the ability to use workbooks, create simple formulas, insert and delete data, create and edit charts, filter and sort lists, and format data, link data, create and edit charts, change page orientation, add headers and footers, filter and sort lists, format data, insert rows, enter and sort data and produce graphs and charts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT: 
Frequent sitting - 60% of the day, standing - 15% of the day, and walking/moving about - 25% of the day.
Finger dexterity required to operate instrumentation, equipment, and computer functions
Visual requirements of having the ability to read the equipment, computer screen, documents and discern color and shading variations.
Occasional lifting/moving of up to 40 lbs.

SCOPE OF DECISION MAKING: Decisions require advanced analytical judgment.  Plan and perform diversified duties requiring knowledge of a particular field and the use of a wide range of procedures.  Involves the exercise of judgment in the analysis of facts or conditions regarding individual problems or transactions to determine what action should be taken within the guidelines or standard practice.


LEVEL OF SUPERVISION PROVIDED: Project direction of other employees performing the same or directly related work, including assigning, reviewing, checking work, mentoring and coaching. 

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Regular inside and outside the organization: Requires regular contact with subordinates and/or other departments, and contacts with individuals outside the organization. 

Compensation range

75 000,00 - 90 000,00 USD

*The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

A Smarter Total Compensation Package

At Unither, your base salary is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards include:

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (a $2,000–$6,000 annual value)
  
• 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company-funded contribution
  
• HSA contributions with wellness incentives
  
• And more—because we invest in your health, your future, and your peace of mind.

 It’s a package designed to reward impact—not just hours worked.

 Learn more about us:

We are a dynamic company driven by a spirit of victory and are therefore pursuing strong growth while maintaining a close relationship with our customers and employees.

Our culture is based on 5 values: Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Courage and Innovation. We are committed to bringing these values to life with our employees by granting them a high degree of autonomy in the exercise of their profession and by encouraging their initiatives.

We are committed to providing them with working conditions and atmosphere that is conducive to their development and the expression of their potential. 

We propose you to integrate a site that values the meaning of work and that entrusts our employees with a high level of responsibility. 

Join us and make a difference!

Salary : $2,000 - $6,000