QC Chemist

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, LLC; New London (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a junior level QC Chemist to join their quality control team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in chemistry and experience in laboratory settings. Responsibilities include performing quality assurance analyses, maintaining records, and assisting in the development of new products, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience in analytical or quality control laboratory preferred.
• Passing of company required tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control analysis on samples including raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain proper documentation for quality control.
• Assist in laboratory instrument qualification and/or calibration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory skills

Education

Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

At Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, the home of the original Sheffield Toothpaste, we offer exclusive, quality, branded products to promote wellness and relief to our customers. Our wellness and first aid products include a variety of creams and ointments, nasal products, and toothpaste all made in the USA since 1850.

We are currently seeking a junior level quality focused QC Chemist with analytical or quality control laboratory experience in a Manufacturing environment.

REPORTS TO: Laboratory Supervisor or Stability Coordinator

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field. Minimum of one-year experience in analytical or quality control laboratory preferred. Passing of company required tests.

Duties

• Under direction from the Laboratory Supervisor, performs quality control analysis on any or all of the following samples:
• incoming raw materials
• in-process samples
• finished/filled products
• process validation/evaluation
• stability testing
• customer complaint
• Routine, repetitive checking and testing of production product, including visual and sample inspections of parts used, weights, and measures.
• Inspect production (compounding & filling) equipment for various Q.C. aspects.
• Maintain proper documentation for filling quality control as required
• Assists in experiments relative to the discovery and development of new products.
• Makes pilot batches of experimental products.
• Create processing batch sheets from work orders including:
  
  

Allocation sheet -log W.O. into allocation book.

Batch sheets-determine proper number of batches per mixing devise, check scratch program for batch size, check ingredient amounts and order of addition.

QC sheet-insure QC requirements are in order.

Method of MFG-print out appropriate Method of manufacturing.

• Create packaging batch records (PBR's), check artwork, crimp code, log sheets, & shipping requirements.
• Prepare artwork ingredient list.
• Complete Certificate of Analysis for customer orders.
• Send letters and samples to outside contract laboratories.
• Create Bulk labeling stickers.
• General electronic and hard copy file maintenance.
• Housekeeping with respect to records control.
• Maintain and update as needed the NS database and MSDS log.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of department.
• Assist in the disposal of hazardous (laboratory) waste
• Assist in laboratory instrument qualification and/or calibration
• Act as subject matter expert for laboratory instrumentation or analytical techniques
• Maintain proper liaison with all departments to contribute to the team philosophy.
• Responsible for following all safety regulations and complying with S.O.P.'s, DEP, EPA, OSHA, FDA, and cGMP's while performing duties.
• Other assigned tasks as necessary assigned by Management.
• Follow all Environmental and OSHA requirements. Attend in-house training sessions.
  
  

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other basis protected by law.'

Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour