Chemist C

Merck & Co.; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aurolife, located in North Brunswick, NJ, seeks a Chemist-C to perform QC testing and verify strength, identity, and purity of samples. You will work with the team to plan and execute bench-level analyses following established SOPs and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 4–6 years in pharmaceuticals, with 3–5 years in analytical testing and at least 3 years QC experience in generics. Proficiency with USP/ICH/FDA and data systems like Empower and LIMS is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in a scientific field; Chemistry preferred.
• 4–6 years of pharmaceutical experience.
• 3–5 years in Analytical testing; 3 years QC in generic pharma preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience handling Out Of Specification investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling, physical and chemical tests on materials using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, IR, and other QC instruments.
• Independently plan and inventory test reagents and ensure supplies.
• Plan and execute testing to meet established timelines; perform complex testing with supervision.
• Record data and document procedures; review and align analytical documents as required.
• Mentor newly hired chemists and support training within the team.

Skills

Good Documentation practices

Attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

USP/ICH/FDA knowledge

Education

BS in Science

BS in Chemistry preferred

Tools

Empower

LIMS

Job description

Division Overview

Aurolife was founded in 2008 as part of a group of companies that has a long history of excelling in generic pharmaceutical prouct development and manufacturing. Aurolife has a 10 year history of extraordinary manufacturing practices in the solid oral dose arena. The support and expertise of our parent organization has given Aurolife a jump start in building a solid pharmaceutical portfolio very quickly. The Aurolife family consists of an experienced management team with expertise in manufacturing, R&D, Quality Assurance and Quality control and regulatory affairs. In addition to several formulations under manufacture, we have a robust pipeline of products. Aurolife's aim is to provide healthcare at economical prices to make this a healthier world to live in.

Job Overview

Chemist-C will perform a variety of QC testing to assess the strength, identity and purity of test samples and/or materials. The Chemist-C will work as a member of team to effectively plan and QC analytical testing using established (official and/or in-house) test procedures. The Chemist may execute 90% - 100% of their work at the bench level. Chemist-C will function as a mentor and assist in training new recruits.

Responsibilities

1. Perform assigned sampling, physical, chemical tests and assay on raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, in-process, finished and stability products, using various wet chemicals, physical and instrumental techniques (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, IR, Particle Size Analyzer, KF Auto titrator, Bulk Density, and other routine QC instruments) as per as per USP monograph / In-house / any other Compendial monographs.
2. Independently plan and make adequate inventory of test reagents and solutions to perform work, assure supplies are ordered as needed to perform assigned work.
3. Independently plan and execute testing to meet established time lines. Perform complicated testing with supervisory direction.
4. Record data and results as specified in documentation procedures. Document work clearly and perform tests accurately.
5. Prepare and/or Review Test Procedures, SOPs, and Protocols as assigned.
6. Perform maintenance and calibrations of laboratory instruments/equipments with supervisory direction/training.
7. Perform troubleshooting and investigations under the direction of a supervisor.
8. Comply with all regulatory/in-house requirements (may include but not limited to safety, house keeping, laboratory chemical waste, cGMP, cGLP, documentation) when performing the assigned activity.
9. Review of Analytical documents as required.
10. Active involvement in training and qualification of newly hired chemists.
11. Be a role model and mentor to lesser experienced analysts in the team.

Qualifications - Skills & Requirements

• Knowledge in Good Documentation practices. Knowledge in USP/ICH/FDA
• Ability to learn quickly and decision making skills
• Attention to detail and documentation
• Proficient in working with Empower and LIMS.
• 2-4 years of experience with handling Out Of Specification investigations.

Education & Experience

• Minimum BS within Scientific field
• BS with Chemistry is one of the subjects would be preferable
• Minimum 4-6 years experience in pharmaceuticals and must have 3-5 year experience in Analytical testing
• 3 years QC experience in Generic Pharmaceutical industries would be preferable

• Medical and Rx Benefits choice of four medical plans through Horizon. Rx automatically provided with medical benefits
• Dental Benefits with three dental plan options through CIGNA
• Vision Plan with two plan options through VSP
• Life Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and State Disability
• Long-Term Disability (LTD), State (short term) disability - where applicable
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) - Both Health Care & Dependent Care Available
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• 401(k) Plan - Through Fidelity / Employer Match / fully vested after 3 years
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Confidential and 100% company paid
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Paid vacation, PTO, Holiday

Compensation

Min

USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Physical Requirements

FIELD - While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to: Work in a temperature controlled office environment or travel via vehicle or commercial transportation While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment Position requires some degree of travel for business purposes Employee may use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus Sedentary work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Additional Physical Requirements

Lifting 8+ Hours - 0-10 Pounds

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk

Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.