AS Chemist III

The Ritedose Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritedose Corporation in Columbia, SC is seeking an Analytical Services Chemist III to perform analytical testing on raw materials, formulations, and final products in the Analytical Services Laboratory. You will support method validations, transfers, and product development studies while maintaining strict cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities include testing across materials, in-process and final products, data review, and collaboration on laboratory SOPs.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field with 4+ years pharma lab experience.
• MS in Chemistry or related field with 2+ years pharma lab experience.
• Expertise with standard laboratory techniques and chromatography.
• Strong documentation, word processing, spreadsheets and database skills.
• Detail-focused, team-oriented and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical raw material sampling, testing and release, in-process testing and final product testing.
• Notify management of out-of-spec results and assist in investigations.
• Perform tests for method validations and transfers, including cleaning validations.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, batch records, and reports.
• Assist in special projects and regulatory audits as needed.
• Collaborate on laboratory SOPs when requested.
• Assist in training junior personnel as requested.
• Ensure routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation per manuals.
• Maintain general chemistry lab housekeeping and safe working environment.
• Follow SOPs, documentation, safety, health, and cGMP guidelines.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Titration

Spectroscopy

HPLC

GC

Data Acquisition

Documentation

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or related field

M.S. in Chemistry or related field

Tools

ICP-MS

Malvern PSD

aPSD

Particulate Matter testing

Breathing Simulation Testing

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: The Ritedose Corporation - Columbia, SC 29203, Position Type: 2C, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $33.10 - $36.41 Hourly, Job Category: Science, The Analytical Services Chemist III role is for a laboratory professional with responsible for performing analytical testing related to raw materials, compounding support activities, and final product testing in the Analytical Services Laboratory.In addition, the Analytical Services Chemist III role will support analytical method validations and transfers, as well as product development studies.

Responsibilities:

• Performing chemical raw material (sampling, testing and release), in-process (including product formulation activities), and final product including stability and complaint sample testing.
• Notify Laboratory Management immediately of out of specification results and assist in the investigations of OOS and deviations as assigned by Laboratory Management.
• Responsible for performing tests associated with method validations and transfers as assigned, including cleaning and equipment validations.
• Responsible for laboratory notebook data, batch record data, and report review when assigned.
• Assist in special projects and regulatory audits as requested by the Laboratory Management.
• Assist in collaboration of laboratory SOPs when requested.
• Responsible for assisting with the training of junior personnel when requested.
• Responsible for ensuring that routine maintenance and troubleshooting 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 Chemistry Laboratory including good housekeeping and a safe working environment.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, documentation, safety, health, and cGMP Guidelines.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Chemistry or related field with a minimum 4 years of experience, or a MS degree in Chemistry or related field with a minimum 2 years of experience, in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment required.
• Expertise with standard laboratory techniques, wet chemistry tests, titration, spectroscopy, HPLC, GC, and modern Data Acquisition Systems required.
• Competency with specialized laboratory equipment such as ICP-MS, Malvern PSD, aPSD, Particulate Matter testing, Breathing Simulation Testing, etc. is desirable
• 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 by developing positive working relationships within the laboratory and between other departments