Chemist I

1100 Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris, a global healthcare company formed from Mylan and Upjohn, seeks a Chemist I to perform pharmaceutical testing and support analytical projects in our West Virginia lab.

Responsibilities include running HPLC/GC/UV, writing reports, and ensuring compliance with SOPs; requires a Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years' experience; strong communication and data handling skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 0–2 years of experience; combination considered.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical industry practices.
• Strong analytical laboratory skills and good communication abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data acquisition for chromatography.
• Ability to read, write and present technical reports clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform pharmaceutical testing including HPLC, GC, TLC, UV, dissolution and IR spectroscopy.
• Audit data and write technical analytical reports and procedures.
• Work with a senior analyst on routine testing and projects.
• Adhere to SOPs, lab practices, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Analytical chemistry knowledge

Laboratory skills

Strong communication skills

Reading skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Data acquisition systems

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HPLC

GC

TLC

UV spectroscopy

IR spectroscopy

Dissolution testing

Job description

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases. We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making. Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the Chemist I role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Perform pharmaceutical testing including, but not limited to, HPLC, GC, TLC, UV, dissolution and IR spectroscopy.
• Demonstrate ability to understand and perform testing in accordance with all pertinent SOPs and lab practices.
• Critically evaluate and audit data.
• Write technical analytical reports and procedures.
• Perform routine testing with a senior level mentor analyst.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 0-2 years of experience. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
• Must possess knowledge of analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical industry practice, and health authority regulations and guidances.
• Must possess strong analytical laboratory skills.
• Must possess strong communication and reading skills.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Must be able to effectively operate a computer based data acquisition system for chromatography.
• Must be able to multi-task to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence.
• Ability to work with groups of people such as other departments and communicate known concepts.
• Ability to present to a group of departments.
• Ability to perform computations such as percentages, ratios, and rates.
• Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis.
• Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.
• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Intermittently sitting, standing, walking, or stooping.
• May be required to bend; kneel; and climb steps.
• May require use of hands and use of arms.
• Light lifting requirements.
• Normal laboratory situation.
• Regular exposure to chemicals, solvents, fumes, and/or gases.
• Works with poor ventilation or with regular exposure to odors.
• Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing English is required.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Viatris is a global healthcare company formed in 2020 through the combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a legacy division of Pfizer. By integrating the strengths of these two companies, including our global workforce, we aim to deliver increased access to affordable, quality medicines for patients worldwide, regardless of geography or circumstance. We believe in healthcare as it should be - empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. Because of our unwavering belief that better access leads to better health, we leverage our best-in-class manufacturing and scientific expertise and proven commercial capabilities to bring quality medicines to patients when and where they need them.