Chemist

Hired by Matrix

Wilson, NC 27893, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Science

Full Time

At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining a pharmaceutical company? If so, our client is hiring a Chemist.

Position Type:

Contract
On-Site - Shift hours: Monday-Thursday 10hr shifts - 7AM – 6PM with some flexibility in start time.

Required:

Must have a BA or BS degree in Chemistry or closely related science.
Minimum of 1-year relevant experience preferred.
Understanding of analytical technology (HPLC, GC, Dissolution, Automation, or Spectroscopy – UV/Vis, NIR, IR, or AA/AE).
Relevant experience may include academic and/or industry experience and is measured based on the quality and quantity of the experience as it relates to the requirements of the position.
Lift and maneuver equipment and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Take samples which may require stretching, bending, or twisting to remove product from the equipment and/or drums.
Use small hand and power tools to perform incidental maintenance.
Perform cleaning and assembly/disassembly on laboratory equipment which may require pulling, pushing, or twisting to remove equipment shields, parts and panels. Equipment and parts could weigh up to 20 pounds.
Operation of industrial hose (water) and physical exertion (repetitive wiping, rubbing and scrubbing) to clean equipment and laboratory surfaces.
Ability to work a 10 hour per day/4-day work week Monday through Thursday; 40 hours per week with overtime as required.

Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of chemical analyses and GMP review in accordance with cGMP, GLP, DEA and company policies and procedures.
Perform routine testing (dissolution, assay/degradant, content uniformity and ID) of drug products in a cGMP laboratory.
Complete all assigned testing in a timely and organized manner in accordance with cGMP, GLP, DEA and company policies and procedures.
Enter data into laboratory information system and accurately document all necessary and relevant information in a clear concise manner as per cGMPs.
Operate and maintain all analytical instrumentation and equipment as per established procedures; perform basic troubleshooting.
Communicate openly within the group to provide and gather information, to optimize the use of resources and to optimize efficiency.
Aid other group members as required.
Ensure that equipment and working areas are maintained with good safety and housekeeping practices.
Re-stock chemicals and consumables used in analysis.
Performs other related assignments and duties as required and assigned.