Quality Control Chemist

Artech Information System LLC; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing firm located in Groton, Connecticut is looking for a candidate to perform laboratory stability testing using established methods such as HPLC and UV/VIS spectrophotometry. The candidate should have 1-3 years of experience in a laboratory setting along with a strong understanding of GMP concepts. Responsibilities include conducting routine tests, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining quality standards in testing procedures. This role is critical to ensure the quality of products during their stability evaluation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a related laboratory.
• Strong understanding of GMP concepts and requirements.
• Experience with HPLC, Dissolution, and UV/VIS spectrometry.

Responsibilities

• Apply established knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform product stability testing.
• Understand and perform routine analytical testing for stability samples.
• Execute troubleshooting of instrumentation and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

HPLC

Dissolution testing

UV/VIS spectrophotometry

GMP understanding

Tools

Empower (CDAS)

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

• Working with some supervision, applies established knowledge of laboratory techniques such as HPLC, dissolution, UV/VIS spectrophotometry, moisture by KF, and others to perform product stability testing.
• Candidate will be responsible for understanding and performing routine analytical testing for stability samples, evaluating and documenting results in a timely manner. Understands and follows all SOPs and written test procedures.
• Performs testing within established standard test times and maintains quality and productivity at acceptable levels as communicated by the supervisor. Candidate will execute troubleshooting of instrumentation and will be expected to maintain laboratory equipment in good working condition.
• Candidate will perform laboratory investigation steps with appropriate approvals and with some guidance from supervisor. Keeps supervisor fully informed of all results and project status on a daily basis and reports critical information in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Essential Skills- 1-3 years of experience in a related laboratory, HPLC, Dissolution, UV/VIS spectrometry, moisture by KF. Strong understanding of GMP concepts and requirements is desired.
• Empower (CDAS) experience is desirable