QC Analytical Chemist - Night Shift

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus & merit-based increases

Job summary

Eurofins Professional Scientific Services is hiring a QC Analytical Chemist to support GMP testing of pharmaceutical in-process, raw materials, intermediates, APIs, and stability samples. The role also includes investigations of invalid results and method transfer activities.

The position is a permanent, full-time role with a rotating 6pm-6am shift, commutable proximity to Albany, NY, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related degree with GMP/GLP testing experience; OR MS with GMP/GLP testing experience
• At least a year of industry experience with LC, Conductivity, and Titration
• Experience using two or more of NMR, GC, ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, TGA

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and review in accordance with approved methods and specs
• Follow GMP regulations and ICH guidelines
• Test samples including in-process, raw materials, intermediates, API, stability
• Participate in method transfer, qualification, and verification studies
• Support investigations for OOS, OOT, and invalid results
• Utilize analytical techniques listed in qualifications

Tools

LC

Conductivity

Titration

NMR

GC

ICP-OES

IR

RI

UV-Vis

TGA

Job description

• Compensation: USD 24.25 - USD 31.25 - 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.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home,

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 6pm-6am on a rotating schedule - the following shifts are available:

• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & every other Wednesday
• Thursday, Friday, Saturday & ever other Wednesday

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: $24.25-$31.25per hourbased on education and related experience

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