QC Analytical Chemist

Eurofins; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus & merit increases

Job summary

Eurofins PSS is hiring a QC Analytical Chemist at our Albany site to support GMP testing of in-process, raw materials, intermediates, APIs, and stability samples. You will participate in method transfer, qualification, verification, and investigations of OOS/OOT/invalid results, using techniques such as NMR, GC, LC, ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, and TGA with strong GMP/ICH knowledge.

Required: BS or MS in Chemistry or related field with GMP/GLP testing experience and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• GMP/GLP testing experience required.
• Experience with LC, Conductivity and Titration.
• Knowledge of GMP, ICH and 21 CFR guidelines.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and review per approved methods and specs.
• Support GMP testing of in-process, raw materials, intermediates, and APIs.
• Participate in method transfer, qualification and verification studies.
• Assist investigations for OOS, OOT and invalid results.
• Manage reference standards and impurities testing.

Education

BS in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

Tools

NMR

GC

ICP-OES

IR

RI

UV-Vis

TGA

LC

Conductivity

Titration

Job description

• Compensation: USD 21.5 - USD 34.75 - hourly

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

Job Description

Eurofins PSS is currently hiring for a QC Analytical Chemist to support GMP testing of pharmaceutical in-process, raw materials, intermediates, APIs, and stability samples. In addition, the successful candidate will support investigations of invalid results and method transfer activities. This individual will have high attention to detail and possess excellent organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct testing and review in accordance with approved methods, specifications, protocols, and compendial requirements
• Follow protocols for GMP regulations, including 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, and applicable ICH guidelines
• Testing of pharmaceutical samples including in-process, raw materials, intermediates, API, stability, and more.
• Participate in method transfer, qualification, and verification studies
• Support investigations for OOS, OOT, and invalid results
• Utilize various analytical techniques including: NMR, GC, LC, ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, Conductivity, Specific Rotation, Titration, TGA, and more
• Reference standard qualification and management
• Elemental impurities and residual solvent testing and review

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related degree with at least a year of GMP/GLP testing experience; OR MS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related degree with at least 6 months of industry GMP/GLP testing experience
• At least a year of industry experience with Liquid Chromatography (LC), Conductivity, and Titration
• Proven experience utilizing at least two of the following techniques and/or instruments:
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Gas Chromatography (GC), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Refractive Index (RI), Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
• Knowledge and in-depth understanding of GMPs, ICH, and 21 CRF guidelines
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least a year of GMP experience

Additional Information

This position is a permanent, full-time role with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Albany, NY are encouraged to apply. The position will work 6am-6pm on a rotating schedule (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday – 36 hours & Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 48 hours).

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Eligibility for yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based increases
• Compensation: $21.50-$34.75per yearbased on education and related experience

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.