QC Associate I-Raw Materials Lab

Fareva; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Onsite cafeteria

Work shoes provided

Uniforms

Safety glasses

Job summary

Fareva in Richmond, VA is seeking a QC Associate – Raw Materials Lab to perform chemical and physical assays on raw materials, production intermediates and bulk samples in compliance with USP, FDA and Fareva SOPs.

You will record results, manage data in LIMS, support daily lab activities, ensure accurate testing, and work with a team to investigate out-of-spec results under supervision.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or relevant science with 0-1 year of quality experience.
• MS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or relevant science with 0-1 year of quality experience.
• Experience in bio/pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs chemical or physical assays of raw materials, production intermediate and bulk samples.
• Ensures accuracy and validity of test results and documents findings.
• Maintains lab workflow and records, including media, buffers and reagents.
• Learns to analyze results and carry out administrative duties under SOPs and applicable regulations.

Skills

Quality concepts

Analytical techniques

Test interpretation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Minimal supervision

Education

BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry

MS in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

TLC

UV/VIS

FTIR/ATR

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Richmond - 2248 Darbytown - Henrico, VA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: QA - Quality Control, QC Associate – Raw Materials Lab

Fareva is currently seeking an experienced QC Associate – Raw Materials Lab to join our team in Richmond, VA.

Who we are

Fareva is a leading contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and personal care products. Located at intersection of Darbytown Road and Laburnum Avenue in Eastern Henrico County. Employs 200+ full time employees. Comfortable climate controlled facility covering over 745,000 square feet.

About the role

Performs chemical or physical assays of raw materials, production intermediate and bulk samples. Assays are qualitative, quantitative and investigational in nature and are performed in compliance with USP, FDA and other regulatory body requirements, and Fareva standard operating procedures. Results are compared with specifications and documented. Incumbent has working knowledge of fundamental technical and quality concepts and receives minimal supervision on routine assignments.

What you'll do

Conducts assays

Performs chemical or physical assays of raw materials, production intermediate and bulk samples.

Analyzes results

Accountable for the accuracy and validity of test results. Performs mathematical calculations, interprets results, records observations, and performs peer review. Identifies basic technical issues, atypical or out-of-specification test results, instrument malfunctions and methodology problems and participates in the investigation to resolve and correct. Uses LIMS and other electronic documentation systems to collect and manage data. Uses SOPs and problem solving skills to complete assignments.

Lab Support

Schedules daily assignments and ensures appropriate workflow for testing and peer review activities of their lab. Maintains all related records, prepares and records media, buffers, and reagents, etc., and maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.

SOPs and Administrative

Learns to analyze and interpret project/study/investigation results and findings. Determines next steps under guidance of management in compliance with SOPs and applicable regulations, carries out technical and administrative duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate

Education and experience

• BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or relevant science discipline; 0-1 year of relevant Quality experience preferably in the bio/pharmaceutical industry.
• MS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or relevant science discipline; 0-1 year of relevant quality experience preferably in the bio/pharmaceutical industry.

Skills and abilities

• Requires basic knowledge of fundamental quality concepts. Learns and performs defined procedures.
• Working knowledge and practical application of relevant techniques and instrumentation such as: HPLC, GC, TLC, UV/VIS, FTIR/ATR, etc.
• Ability to interpret and document test results according to standard operating procedures and using cGMPs; background using LIMS is desirable.
• Learns to identify technical problems and solve these under the guidance of management.
• Receives minimal supervision on routine work, and specific direction on new work. Organizes daily activities, including technical aspects, to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Ability to participate on teams comprised of immediate group members or to work cross functionally, if necessary.

What we offer

Competitive salaries, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, company paid short term disability, company paid life and accidental death insurance, 401(k) plan match of 4.5% with immediate vesting, generous employee referral program, paid vacation annually, paid holidays annually, onsite cafeteria, job advancement opportunities. Manufacturing employees also receive company paid work shoes, uniforms and prescription safety eyeglasses.