As a Scientist III you will...

Description:

• Perform physical and chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished pharmaceutical products, including products on stability, according to written methods, material specification, and company policies as identified in standard operating procedures (SOPs). Comply with cGMps, SOPs, and STPs to avoid out-of-specification situation. Assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Actively participate in any project work as and when assigned. Perform process validation and cleaning validation/verification testing on various drugs. Assist other scientists with analytical, instrument and software related problems as required.
• Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution. Calibrate HPLC, Dissolution apparatus equipped with auto-sampler and /or in-line UV, pH meters, analytical balances, and Karl-Fischer titrator.
• Document steps followed during analysis execution, calculate and report results. Actively participate in investigation of laboratory results.
• Review laboratory analysis data for completeness, specification compliance, and compliance with company’s written policies.
• Report any abnormal findings to the Supervisor. As assigned, perform in-depth review of analytical records/reports to assure that calculations and other data are technically correct and compliant to relevant specifications.
• Assist the laboratory supervisor with handling non-routine special projects requiring activities such as out-of-specification investigations and out-of-alert limit investigations in the laboratory.
• Ensure that expired chemicals and reference standards are removed from laboratory area.
• Perform calibration of HPLC, GC, and other equipment as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist with hands-on training of newly hired Technicians or Scientists 1 and 2 levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in Chemistry or related science discipline - Required
• Master Degree (MS/MA) in Chemistry or related science discipline - Preferred
• AT LEAST 5 years of experience as a Scientist II
• Must have Wet Lab Chemistry experience
• Empower Software
• Experience running HPLC independently and troubleshooting
• Dosage form experience: oral, solid, liquid, topical, nasal, (must have 2-3 forms of experience)
• Testing Forms: in process, finish product, stability testing, validation
• Able to work 8a-4:30pm Monday - Friday

Why Work Here?

• Generics pharma company with every dosage form: Solid, Semi Solid, Liquids, Suspensions, Thermal, Inhalation, injectables etc.
• Great training program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k

Placement:

6 Month Contract

About Actalent:

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.