Quality Control Analyst II

Quality Control Analyst II in Rensselaer, NY - NightsBuild your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save livesCuria is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers' therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients' lives.We proudly offerGenerous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)Career advancement opportunitiesEducation reimbursement401K program with matching contributionsLearning platformAnd more!Position overviewThe Quality Control Analyst II is responsible for performing routine and non-routine analytical chemistry assays of raw materials, in-process samples, finished APIs, and stability samples. This role also participates in special projects, method development/transfers and cleaning study qualifications.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential job dutiesPerform analytical testing for incoming, in-process and final products, and stability samples using equipment such as balances, pipettes, pH meter, UV/Visible spectrophotometer, Total Organic Carbon analyzer, etc.Perform chromatography (HPLC/GC, UPLC) with minimal qualification and training, wet chemistry assays, analytical chemistry assays, HPLC, GC, IR, UV, etc. and raw material testing and/or samplingBack up for QC analytical instrument maintenance and calibrationPerform QC general laboratory equipment maintenance, laboratory housekeeping and preparation of the laboratory for auditsPerform or assist with QC method qualifications, transfers and validationsPerform QC method developmentPerform OOS investigations and lab deviation investigationsProvide technical support for shift analystsPerform cleaning validation studiesAssist with the evaluation of new equipment and processesAssist in the review of QC data and provide summaries to management as neededAssist QC Management, as needed, in the completion of OOS, deviations, and CAPAs investigations for QCBackup for QC analytical sample receipt for internal testing, outside laboratory testing, login, processing, shipment, tracking, distribution of test results, and closureEducation, experience, certification and licensures Required· Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field· Minimum 3-5 years' experience in pharmaceutical industry environment or equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge, skills and abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general publicAbility to meet deadlines and work under pressure with limited supervisionStrong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects independentlyAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutationsAbility to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysisAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesProficient use of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite and instrument manufacture-based systemsKnowledgeable in FDA GMPs (21 CFR, 211, 820, and/or 600); ISO 9001 and 13485 a plusPhysical requirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.Work environmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee has the potential of being exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals (wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment will be required in these situations). The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock (always being aware of one's environment and taking proper precautions is required). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Employee will be responsible for generating hazardous waste for treatment, storage and disposal. Affected employee will need to be familiar with the applicable training requirements included in the Resources, Conservation and Recovery Act. Employee will understand waste labeling, secondary containment, chemical compatibility, storage time limits, container size and quantity limits, container integrity when waste is left unattended and improper disposal of hazardous materials.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel as classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.Pay Range: $67,000-$83,800Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.