Associate Chemist

Proclinical is currently recruiting for an Associate Chemist with a pharmaceutical company located in St.Louis, MO.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support Operations by analyzing raw materials, intermediate batches, packaging and finished products as required.
• Responsible for trouble shooting and investigating out of specification results.
• Perform analytical testing on all incoming Raw Materials as per our reduced testing program as well as an annual full testing using USP/NF, FCC, Pharmacopoeia.
• Responsible for the disposition of raw materials, intermediates, batches, and finished products in a timely manner.
• Data entry of test results. Investigate out of specification results.
• Support method and/or product transfer and NPI activity as necessary.
• Preparation, documentation and maintenance of test solutions and standards.
• Maintain, calibrate, and laboratory equipment.
• Ensures that GMP, Quality, Healthy & Safety are considered in all aspects of role.
• Perform other duties as directed by QC Specialist or QC manager
• Routine testing of raw material, bulk batch, packaging and stability samples.
• Authority to notify Operations in manufacturing or filling processes if a problem affecting the quality of the product has been discovered.
• Participate on cross-functional teams.
• Comply with all safety procedures and policies.
• Participate in Operational Excellence initiatives and programs.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, if needed.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in applicable scientific discipline or equivalent on the job experience.
• Minimum of 2-3 years related work experience.
• Familiarity with USP monograph testing highly preferred.
• Working laboratory experience
• Working knowledge of GLP and GMP requirements.
• Working knowledge of calibration systems and instrumentation.
• Problem solving/continuous improvement skills.
• High level of basic computer literacy.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Helpful if knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Laboratory Information System (LIMS).
• Ability to work and succeed in a team based environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, if needed.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Jarred Fetterman at 215-531-5593.

ProClinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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