Chemist A

Division Overview Aurolife was founded in 2008 as part of a group of companies that has a long history of excelling in generic pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing. Aurolife has a 10 year history of extraordinary manufacturing practices in the solid oral dose arena. The support and expertise of our parent organization has given Aurolife a jump start in building a solid pharmaceutical portfolio very quickly. The Aurolife family consists of an experienced management team with expertise in manufacturing, R&D, Quality Assurance and Quality control and regulatory affairs. In addition to several formulations under manufacture, we have a robust pipeline of products. Aurolife's aim is to provide healthcare at economical prices to make this a healthier world to live in. Job Overview Chemist A will perform a variety of QC testing to assess the strength, identity and purity of test samples and/or materials. The Chemist will work as a member of team to effectively plan and QC analytical testing using established (official and/or in-house) test procedures. The Chemist may execute 90% - 100% of their work at the bench level. Responsibilities Perform assigned sampling, physical, chemical tests and assay on raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, in-process, finished and stability products, using various wet chemicals, physical and instrumental techniques (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, IR, Particle Size Analyzer, KF Auto titrator, Bulk Density, and other routine QC instruments) as per USP monograph / In-house / any other Compendial monographs. Independently plan and make adequate inventory of test reagents and solutions to perform work, assure supplies are ordered as needed to perform assigned work. Independently plan and execute testing to meet established timelines. Perform complicated testing with supervisory direction. Record data and results as specified in documentation procedures. Document work clearly and perform tests accurately. Prepare and/or Review Test Procedures, SOPs, and Protocols as assigned. Perform maintenance and calibrations of laboratory instruments/equipment with supervisory direction/training. Perform troubleshooting and investigations under the direction of a supervisor. Comply with all regulatory/in-house requirements (may include but not limited to safety, housekeeping, laboratory chemical waste, cGMP, cGLP, documentation) when performing the assigned activity. Review of Analytical documents as required. Qualifications – Skills & Requirements Minimum 2-3 years experience in pharmaceuticals and 1-2 year experience in Analytical testing desirable. QC experience in Generic Pharmaceutical industries would be preferable. Knowledge in Good Documentation practices. Knowledge in USP/ICH/FDA. Ability to learn quickly and decision making skills. Education & Experience Minimum BS with Scientific field. BS with Chemistry is one of the subjects preferred. Benefits Medical and Rx Benefits choice of four medical plans through Horizon. Rx automatically provided with medical benefits. Dental Benefits with three dental plan options through CIGNA. Vision Plan with two plan options through VSP. Life Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance. Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and State Disability. Long-Term Disability (LTD), State (short term) disability – where applicable. FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) – Both Health Care & Dependent Care Available. HSA (Health Savings Account). 401(k) Plan - Through Fidelity / Employer Match / fully vested after 3 years. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Confidential and 100% company paid. Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance. Legal and Identity Theft Insurance. Paid Time Off - Paid vacation, PTO, Holiday. Notice to Recruitment Agencies Please note that we are not accepting unsolicited resumes or proposals from recruitment firms or agencies for this position. Thank you for your understanding. Compensation Min: USD 50,000.00 per year. Max: USD 60,000.00 per year. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to work in a temperature controlled office environment or travel via vehicle or commercial transportation. Occasionally required to handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment. Position requires some degree of travel for business purposes. Employee may use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Additional Physical Requirements Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk: Category II: Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues but job may require performing unplanned Category I tasks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Acrotech Biopharma inc.