Chemist

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

Under general supervision, performs cGMP laboratory analyses of Finished products and in process materials. Performs stability testing for Finished products. Performs maintenance and calibration of analytical instruments.

Essential functions include:

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures and state, federal and local laws.    
• Operates general analytical instruments during the testing of finished products using HPLC, UPLC, GC-FID, UV-VIS, FTIR, automatic titrators, Dissolution Apparatus, particle size analyzer, Instron, Densitometer, Rheometer, viscometer (LV/RV/Cone and Plate), pH meter and analytical balance.
• Prepares standard, sample, and buffer solutions as required by test methods and performs all necessary calculations associated.
• Labels, transcribes and records documentation such as report sheets and laboratory notebooks as required by SOPs.
• Cleans, maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment to ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP).
• Meets project deadlines and performance standards as assigned.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations     
• Performs related duties as assigned.
   

Your experience and qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Science or related science field from an accredited college or university and minimum of  one (1) year experience required in related laboratory experience 

 

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Usage of GC and HPLC chromatographic equipment, as well as UV/VIS, dissolution apparatuses, FTIR, Instron operation and other techniques in testing gels, creams, lotions, oral solutions and transdermal system.
• Business, scientific and personal computer hardware and software applications.
• Business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Wet Chemistry and Chemistry related to sampling methods, quality control systems, analysis and documentation practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn FDA, cGLP, cGMP, USP, EP and SOP or other applicable regulatory and safety compliance guidelines.
• Performing testing accurately and precisely.
• Responding to routine inquiries from management, employees and regulatory agencies.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Managing multiple projects, duties and assignments.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls. 
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan. 
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays. 
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance. 
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.  

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