Analytical Chemist I/II/III

Quagen Pharmaceuticals; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in New Jersey is seeking an Analytical Chemist to conduct a range of laboratory tests following GMP guidelines. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science/Chemistry and 2-10 years of experience in a Quality Control Laboratory. Strong knowledge of analytical techniques and regulatory compliance is essential. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-10 years of experience in a Quality Control Laboratory in a cGMP environment.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Knowledge in Good Documentation practices and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform various physical and chemical tests per procedures and compendial monograph.
• Document all work clearly and accurately.
• Maintain appropriate laboratory records and logbooks.
• Comply with all regulatory and in-house requirements.
• Perform additional lab-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical techniques (LC, GC, UV-Vis)

Good Documentation Practices

Knowledge of USP/FDA regulations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Chemistry

Tools

Empower-3

QC instruments

Job description

Analytical Chemist will be engaged in the different laboratory testing using a range of analytical equipment and techniques within GMP laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned testing including but not limited to the physical, chemical tests per in-house written procedures and compendial monograph for the raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, in-process, finished and stability products, using various wet chemistry, physical and instrumental techniques such as LC, GC, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, dissolution, IR, Particle Size Analyzer, KF Auto titrator, Bulk Density, and other routine QC instruments.
• Document work clearly and perform tests accurately. Record data and results as specified in documentation procedures.
• Maintain proper laboratory logbooks, notebooks and other records all the time. Report and participate in the deviations and investigations.
• 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.
• Labels, transcribes and records documentation such as report sheets and laboratory notebooks as required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform laboratory related other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Chemistry
• Experience: Based on the position level, must require minimum 2-10 years prior experience working in the Quality Control Laboratory in a cGMP environment, preferably in pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands on Empower-3 experience is plus.
• QC experience in Generic Pharmaceutical industries would be preferable
• Knowledge in Good Documentation practices. Knowledge in USP/ FDA

Benefits

Offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing