QC Scientist I

QC Scientist I

Location: Greenville, NC (Onsite) Duration: 12 Months W2 contract with high possibility of extension based on performance and depending on business needs Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Description:

The QC Scientist I performs analytical methods for moderate to complex testing on a variety of stability, and release samples in a chemistry environment within defined procedures and practices. Support internal manufacturing operations. Make detailed observations and review, documents and communicate test results; recommend solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct simple chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical products by internally developed and compendial test methods.
• Complete validated test methods for pharmaceutical finished products and traditional wet chemical testing.
• Recognize and report out-of-specification or unexpected results and non-routine analytical and product problems.
• Clearly and accurately communicate the results of work by documenting the testing/analysis and obtained results.
• Record and report results of analysis in accordance with prescribed lab procedures and systems.
• Provide communications with outside departments.
• Clean and organize work area, instrumentation, and testing materials.
• Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines.
• Maintain the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related physical/biological science field minimally required. Bachelor degree preferred.
• Experience performing chemical tests with chromatographic, spectroscopic, or other analytical techniques, working knowledge of EMPOWER is a plus.
• Good knowledge and understanding of chemistry and analytical instrumental technologies.
• Good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical.
• Good knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmaceutical GMPs.
• Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to apply mathematical operations.