Our Senior Chemist plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products. Once you complete training, you will be required to perform either validation studies for analytical methods, conduct stability analyses on drug products, or test of Raw Materials. This individual will execute testing per current test methods and follow all applicable SOPs and cGMP guidelines. Your attention to detail and adherence to precise procedures will guarantee that our medications meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality, providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US.

This is a full-time role for our 1st shift, working Monday through Friday. This is a set, consistent schedule based on site in our Bloomsbury, NJ location. This is a safety sensitive position that may be subject to random drug testing, in accordance with applicable laws.

What the Senior Chemist Does Each Day:

• Conduct analytical testing of finished sterile products, and raw materials, following all written procedures and cGMP, and providing documentation of analyses
• Report any issues to the Supervisor upon discovery
• Work with the Supervisor to understand overall expectations and execute them independently based on the prioritization of projects
• Reads and understands SOPs and follows policy, procedure, and applicable government regulations, such as current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), DEA compliance, quality standards and safety requirements
• Provides analytical data in a timely manner
• Provides input to R&D SOPs to enhance the efficiency of the laboratory
• Keeps accurate notebook records in accordance with SOPs, cGMP, and current Good Documentation Practices (cGDP) requirements
• Communicates as needed any testing issues to either a supervisor or manager or to a cross-functional group such as Metrology
• Recommends to Supervisor or Manager improvements to analytical test methods or to instrumentation
• Drafts testing protocols and reports for investigations

Our Most Successful Senior Chemist:

• Is highly organized
• Is flexible and able to work in a team environment
• Has knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel
• Has good communication skills

Minimum Requirements for this Role:

• 2 or more years’ Chemist experience
• S. or M.S. degree in chemistry, biology, or related field with 3 - 5 years minimum laboratory experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Understands of cGMPs and Good Documentation Practice
• Understands of various laboratory instrumentation
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; QuVa will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Any of the Following Will Give You an Edge:

• Experience with Waters H-class UPLC and Empower software

Benefits of Working at QuVa:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401k retirement program with company match
• 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities

About QuVa:

QuVa Pharma is a national, industry-leading, FDA registered 503B outsourcing services company that provides hospitals with essential medications in ready-to-administer injectable formats that are critical for effective patient care. We are leading the way with unmatched expertise in current Good Manufacturing Practices and sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the highest quality and safety standards so hospitals can more confidently and reliably focus on patient care nationwide. As a leader in sterile compounding, we continue to invest in automation and integrated technologies to improve our production processes, safety, consistency, and product quality.

As part of our team, you'll experience being at the forefront of groundbreaking solutions, collaborating with brilliant minds, and making a tangible impact in healthcare delivery.

QuVa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. QuVa's Equal Opportunity Policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable laws. All employment with QuVa is “at will.”