Title: Associate Chemist

Location: Dayton, NJ/Monmouth Junction, New Jersey

Duration: 3 months (possible extension)

Job Overview:

Associate chemist will perform a variety of QC testing to assess the strength, identity and purity of test samples and/or materials. The Chemist will work as a member of team to effectively perform QC analytical testing using established (official and/or in-house) test procedures. Operate instruments such as HPLC, Dissolution, UV-Vis, FTIR, KF Auto Titrator etc.

Responsibility:

• Perform assigned sampling, physical, chemical tests and assay on raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, in-process, finished and stability products, using various wet chemicals, physical and instrumental techniques (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, IR, Particle Size Analyzer, KF Auto titrator, Bulk Density, and other routine QC instruments) as per USP monograph / In-house / any other Compendial monographs.
• Independently plan and make adequate inventory of test reagents and solutions to perform work, assure supplies are ordered as needed to perform assigned work.
• Independently plan and execute testing to meet established time lines. Perform complicated testing with supervisory direction.
• Record data and results as specified in documentation procedures. Document work clearly and perform tests accurately.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with wet chemistry techniques.
• Experience in operating Empower software.
• Experience in handling instruments such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV, Dissolution
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to manage timelines and priorities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience in Generic Pharmaceutical industries would be preferable

Education:

• Minimum BS degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• Up to 2 years experience in pharmaceuticals Quality control Laboratory.