Chemist

Title: Bench Chemist level 1 (1st Shift)

Duration: 1 Year (Potential for extension)

Location: Zebulon, NC 27597

Pay Rate: $25.60/hr

Shift: Standard Day Shift (Mon-Fri; 40 hrs/wk - 8x5) 100% Onsite

Job Responsibilities

Conduct routine analytical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, finished products, and environmental samples using approved methods and various instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, Vitek, GC, UV, microscope, gram stainer, robotics).

Generate valid data at expected levels of productivity while adhering to cGMP.

Interpret the validity of own test data and generate accurate results.

Advise the immediate supervisor or designee of all important aspects of analytical testing including deviations.

Evaluate data generated by others in the analytical group.

Accurately document analytical data and review official laboratory documents (e.g., SOPs, technical reports, methods, specifications).

Assist in analytical method development/validation/transfer.

Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.

Assist in training other laboratory personnel on methods, instrumentation, and computer systems.

Review and revise training materials.

Maintain appropriate documentation of training activities.

Participate in interdepartmental project teams or committees.

Education & Qualifications

MUST HAVE minimum level of job-related experience:

Understanding of analytical laboratory practices and testing of finished products.

Proficiency with HPLC equipment.

Experience of providing QC testing support to at least one value stream.

Developing knowledge and application of the Quality Management System (QMS)

Education/Experience:

Minimum level of Education: Associates Degree or High School + 2 years relevant pharmaceutical experience

Area of Specialization: Chemistry/Biology or a related physical science

Minimum level of job-related experience:

Experience of providing QC testing support to at least one value stream.

Developing knowledge and application of the Quality Management System (QMS)

Understanding of laboratory practices and testing

Additional Requirements:

Operational knowledge of analytical chemistry/microbiology (as applicable) laboratory equipment, raising up concerns or issues to ensure diagnosis of problems and identify appropriate actions.

Full understanding of the requirements and application of GMP principles in a laboratory environment.

Good verbal and written communication on an individual and group basis targeted to appropriately audiences of several levels within GMS.

Supports other teams when required.

Maintain appropriate documentation of training activities

- Understanding of analytical laboratory practices and testing of finished products.

- Proficiency with HPLC equipment.

- Experience of providing QC testing support to at least one value stream.

- Developing knowledge and application of the Quality Management System (QMS)