I. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Performs small scale batches for new products in catalog manufacturing.
  • Perform synthesis for catalog intermediates and final products.
  • Turn in, In Process (IP) and Final Product samples for instrumental analysis to ensure product meet specifications.
  • Reviews, troubleshoots, and resolves issues to ensure adherence to formulary specifications.
  • Interpret the results of the analysis of sample to determine next step in manufacturing.
  • Makes recommendations for process improvements.
  • Maintain a legible laboratory notebook.
  • Help maintain an accurate inventory of chemicals and supplies for reorder points.
  • Writes, reviews, and approves manufacturing batch records for catalog scale products.
  • Responsible for weighing, measuring, and addition of reagents to chemical reactions.
  • Ensures equipment is clean and in proper working order.
  • Leads and/or supports process improvements to improve final product purity or yield.
  • Uses professional concepts, policies, and procedures to solve a variety of problems.
  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • Adhere to all safety and company policies to create a safe environment.

 

 

 

II. Minimum Qualification Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other science related program is required.
  • 0-2 years of experience working in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or other related industry is required.
  • Must have a working knowledge of scientific principles.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures is required.
  • Solid written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to write detailed lab reports.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision at times.
  • Perform reactions and interpret analytical data.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint are desired.
  • Must be familiar with the metric systems and conversion methods.
  • Ability to multi-task, work in an organized manner, and possess trouble-shooting skills.

 

 

 

III. Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check for employment consideration.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • May be required to perform tasks essential to the job function in areas that require the use of personal protective equipment (Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, lab coat, mask, etc.).
  • Performance of tasks essential to the job function may require the employee to work directly with, handle, or otherwise come into contact with chemicals or pharmaceutical agents.
  • Must be able to wear a respiratory protection (filtering face piece, half-face, full-face, or powered air purifying respirator, supplied air, or self-contained breathing apparatus) for certain tasks essential to the job function.
  • Must be able to gain access to elevated work surfaces via vertical ladders or stairs to perform tasks essential to the job function.
  • Must be able to accurately detect color and have 20/20 vision (with/without corrective lenses).
  • May be required to enroll in a medical surveillance program based on the potential exposure to certain health hazards encountered as a result of their job function.