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Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. With more than 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,400 professionals servicing global clients, Cambrex is a trusted partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form development and manufacturing.
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- engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
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Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today!
Job Overview
Cambrex High Point is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, results-oriented individual to join our Quality Control team of dedicated professionals focused on customer service and quality. We are currently accepting resumes for the position of Senior Scientist 1 - QC. The role performs routine and non-routine analytical testing on raw materials, intermediate, and final products as well as in-process testing; performs data entry; writes deviations, and participates in OOS investigations. Ensures compliance with applicable Company SOPs and regulatory guidance’s
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, intermediate, and final products (may include stability).
- Provide support to the plant by performing in-process testing and analyzing cleaning samples.
- Maintain laboratory notebook.
- Ensure equipment is left in good working order after use.
- Perform laboratory upkeep (wash glassware, reorder supplies, check for expired chemicals).
- Able to handle heavier workload and multiple priorities without compromise to quality or turn-around time.
- Write deviations.
- Lead laboratory investigations.
- This position works with and handles hazardous materials and wastes in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.
- Ability to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes.
- Responsible for recognizing emergency situations concerning hazardous materials and wastes.
- Modify and create Analytical Procedures (infrequently)
- Modify and create SOPs (infrequently)
Qualifications/Skills
Analytical Chemistry Knowledge: Basic understanding of the principles of Analytical Chemistry or Quality Control
Cross Discipline Knowledge: Workplace exposure to cross functional technical departments, including organic chemistry
GMP/Regulatory Knowledge: Basic understanding of GMP; With manager assistance, can help to answer client inquires related to SOP or regulatory guidance
Instrumentation: Basic understanding of key analytical R&D equipment and ability to run independently using SOP
Communication: Good written and oral communication skills, demonstration of successful interdepartmental communication
Problem Solving: Ability to support laboratory investigations with manager support
Time Management: Reasonable ability to handle one or more tasks or projects, often with supervision
Leadership: Shares ideas with peers
Technical Documentation and Review: Ability to write technical documents with assistance
Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements
M.S. in Chemistry or related field with 3 years of experience or B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 7 years minimum experience, or Technical Degree with 6 years minimum experience, or High School Degree with 8 years minimum experience.
Experience with and fundamental understanding of several of the following analytical technologies
(* - most important):
- HPLC*
- FTIR*
- Titration
- Basic wet chemistry*
- NMR
- XRPD
- cKF
Working knowledge of other analytical equipment common to the pharmaceutical industry.
►The daily work is performed is primarily in a laboratory setting. Walking and standing are required regularly.
► Position also requires visual acuity, talking and fingering.
► Involves regular use of basic PPE (personal protective equipment) such as supplied air respirator, negative pressure respirator, gloves, safety glasses, shielding clothing.