Chemist I

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full Time E Brunswick, NJ, US 7 days ago Requisition ID: 1623 Job Summary Avet provides high-quality generic medicines and is built around centers of manufacturing and scientific excellence to provide the highest level of quality, safety, value, and service in generics. The Chemist I – role is responsible for performing testing of raw material, excipients, and packaging component. Knowledge and understanding of USP, EP, BP monographs. Work experience of 2-3 years. Knowledge of FTIR, DSC, Malvern particle size analyzer, potentiometric titration, UV. Chemists maintain documentation activities during testing and calculate and report results on applicable specification documents. They follow cGMP regulations, understand US guidelines and monographs, and maintain organization and compliance under USP regulations while working in a fast-paced environment to meet priority deadlines. Reporting Relationships This position has no direct reports. Essential Functions In a team environment, performs routine raw material testing under cGMP guidelines. Maintains laboratory documentation with details of test procedures, raw data, and final results in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Performs calibrations, standardizations, and routine maintenance of instrumentation as needed. Performs initial investigative work related to out-of-specification lab results with input from senior chemists and supervisors; conducts formal investigative procedures and aids other chemists in resolving method and instrument problems. Works with calibration of laboratory equipment used for chromatographic testing (HPLC/GC) and other laboratory analytical equipment (UV spectrophotometer, pH and conductivity meter, analytical balances, moisture analyzer, hardness tester, friabilator, etc.). Maintains advanced knowledge of these techniques and instruments including training and troubleshooting capabilities. Manages routine testing support for QC samples (dissolution/HPLC/GC/physical testing) and conducts laboratory disposition of materials (waste/expired chemicals) under cGMP guidelines. Ensures that laboratory documentation complies with regulatory guidelines. Responds to out-of-specification test results in accordance with regulatory guidelines and isolates material issues from testing issues quickly. Organizes workflow within the team framework to ensure high throughput and quick response to production priorities. Performs all other job-related duties as required. Specialized Skills and Knowledge Minimum BS in Chemistry or a related science field with 0-5 years of experience in a regulated science discipline. Wet chemistry, dissolution, HPLC/GC chromatography functional knowledge is preferred. Working knowledge of a variety of laboratory analytical techniques and instruments including primarily high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), UV/Vis spectrophotometer, TLC, pH meters, analytical balances, moisture, hardness, and friability equipment. Maintains advanced knowledge of these techniques and instruments, including training and troubleshooting capabilities. Understands and uses good quantitative techniques in performing analytical tests and has the math skills to ensure correct calculation of the final result. Computer skills for operation of laboratory equipment and for data processing/storage. Has the ability to understand and follow written methodologies in accordance with cGMP standards. Understands and applies USP general chapters. Key Competencies Verbal and written communication/job knowledge. Planning, coordination, initiative, and teamwork. Ability to work on laboratory investigations initiated like Event, LDN, OOT, and RMF. Physical Demands/Factors While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Based on the highly regulated workplace at Avet, employees will be required to meet minimum English proficiency requirements. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. We are unable to sponsor any applicants for a work visa or take over sponsorship of a work visa for any applicants, at this time. Avet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is not all-inclusive. It serves as a guideline and is subject to change. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. Compensation and Benefits Compensation: This is a non‑exempt position that pays $29.75 per hour. This pay represents the base hourly rate. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus that aligns with both individual and company performance. 401(k) matching – vested immediately Medical, dental, and vision Employee assistance program Employee discount through Life Mart Flexible spending account and dependent care account #J-18808-Ljbffr Avet Pharmaceutical