Chemist

PMRS; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PMRS is seeking skilled laboratory professionals to support analytical testing in a cGMP environment. You will work with HPLC/UHPLC, conduct method development and validation, and ensure compliance with USP, ICH, and CFR guidelines.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for meeting client and regulatory deadlines. The role involves maintaining instruments, preparing regulatory documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement in a fast-paced lab setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in chemistry from an accredited US college or university.
• Experience in a lab is preferred but not required.
• Background and Credit Check required as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests on raw materials, in-process materials, stability, and finished products.
• Schedule and calibrate equipment; maintain lab instruments and inventory.
• Develop and validate analytical methods; adhere to SOPs in a cGMP environment.
• Prepare documentation for product license applications/regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate progress to meet deadlines.
• Train employees in lab techniques and cGMP procedures.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation

HPLC/UHPLC

Method development/validation

cGMP compliance

Liaising with customers/suppliers

Regulatory knowledge (USP/ICH/CFR)

Laboratory maintenance

Prioritization & time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemistry

Tools

LIMS

TrackWise

OpenLAB

Excel

Word

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are looking for skilled individuals who have knowledge, training and practice the principles of quality on a daily basis. The individual must be hard working and extremely ambitious. They must also have the ability to learn and manage/prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic business environment.

The analytical group is responsible for the analysis of raw materials, in-process materials, stability, and finished products in conformance with cGMP regulations. The group is also responsible for the scheduling and calibration and maintenance of equipment. The group also performs method development and validation for various analytical methods. As a member of the team, you will be expected to follow and help plan the daily operations within the lab and communicate with all areas in the company to meet client and company deadlines.

Keys to Success and Responsibilities

• Expertise with analytical instrumentation, HPLC, UHPLC, Dissolution, Spectrophotometer, GC, KF (potentiometric and coulometric), ICP-MS, Viscometers, etc
• Knowledge and experience of USP, ICH and CFR regulatory requirements
• Expertise with analytical techniques, Method Development/Validation, chromatography, pipetting, solution preparation, etc
• Expertise in electronic systems, LIMS, electronic laboratory notebook, TrackWise, OpenLAB, Excel, Word, Authoring monographs, etc
• Perform various analytical tests, Assay, dissolution, degradants, moisture, hardness, viscosity, pH, etc
• Execute against monographs, protocols, and SOPs in a cGMP laboratory environment
• Prevent deviations and investigations
• The ability to conduct stability scheduling and studies
• Adhere to deadlines in a changing environment
• Ability to learn and teach laboratory techniques
• Schedule work based on priorities and manage time efficiently
• Perform general laboratory maintenance and cleaning
• Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Liaise with customers, staff and suppliers
• Be aware of, and keep up to date with, health and safety issues
• Maintain laboratory inventory
• Prepare documentation for product license applications/regulatory filings
• Practice continuous improvement
• Develop business through new quotations, seek new clients, and interact with current clients
• Responsible for training employees in lab techniques and cGMP procedures
• Must be a self-starter and capable of working with minimal oversight
• Create value for the position, department, and company
• Improve systems and procedures to prevent errors
• Work in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Salaried employees are compensated for a 50 hour work week

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in chemistry to an accredited US college or university
• Previous related lab experience desired but not required
• Background and Credit Check required as part of the hiring process

Company Description

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Research Services Inc. (PMRS) provides cGMP contract manufacturing and analytical services for drug products in all stages of development, from early clinical development to commercial production. Our streamlined processes facilitate timely production of the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost.

Company DescriptionPharmaceutical Manufacturing and Research Services Inc. (PMRS) provides cGMP contract manufacturing and analytical services for drug products in all stages of development, from early clinical development to commercial production. Our streamlined processes facilitate timely production of the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost.