Analytical Chemist II: Raw Materials & In-Process Testing

The Ritedose Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritedose Corporation in Columbia, SC is seeking an Analytical Services Chemist II to perform analytical testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products in the Analytical Services Laboratory. Responsibilities include sampling, testing, release, method validation, data review, and supporting regulatory audits.

Requirements include a BS in Chemistry or related field with 2+ years in a pharmaceutical lab, plus proficiency in HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, and data acquisition systems.

Qualifications

• Competency with standard laboratory techniques, wet chemistry tests, titration, spectroscopy, HPLC, GC, and modern Data Acquisition Systems required.
• Strong documentation skills and proficiency with current word processing, spreadsheets, and database software required.
• Must be detail focused, have a strong work ethic, and the ability to participate in and contribute to a team-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing chemical raw material (sampling, testing and release), in-process (including product formulation support activities), and finished product (including stability and complaint) sample testing.
• Responsible for performing tests associated with method validations and transfers as assigned, including cleaning and equipment validations.
• Responsible for data and/or document review when assigned.
• Notify Laboratory Management immediately of out of specification results and assist in the investigations of OOS and deviations as assigned by Laboratory Management.
• Assist in special projects and regulatory audits as assigned by Laboratory Management.
• Assist in collaboration of laboratory SOPs when assigned.
• Responsible for ensuring new logbooks are acquired and coordinating documents ready for off-site storage.
• Responsible for assisting with employee training when assigned.
• Responsible for ensuring inventory is performed and assisting with ordering when assigned.
• Responsible for ensuring that routine maintenance of instrumentation is performed as stated in the instrument manual and contacting the manufacturer for assistance when needed.
• Responsible for the general maintenance of the Analytical Services Laboratory including good housekeeping and a safe working environment.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, documentation, safety, health, and cGMP Guidelines.

Job description

The Ritedose Corporation in Columbia, SC is seeking an Analytical Services Chemist II to perform analytical testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products in the Analytical Services Laboratory. Responsibilities include sampling, testing, release, method validation, data review, and supporting regulatory audits.

Requirements include a BS in Chemistry or related field with 2+ years in a pharmaceutical lab, plus proficiency in HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, and data acquisition systems.