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Chemist

Hired by Matrix
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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
Onsite

Required:

  • Shift: Standard Hrs. Per Week: 36 hours per week (Fri-Sat-Sun).
  • Weekend Shift: 6AM-6:30PM (Sept 2024- End of Assignment).
  • Must have a BA or BS degree in Chemistry or closely related science. 
  • Minimum of 1-year relevant experience preferred. 
  • Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Understanding of analytical technology (HPLC, GC, Dissolution, Automation, or Spectroscopy – UV/Vis, NIR, IR, or AA/AE).
  • Perform job functions in various positions that may require sitting, stooping, balancing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and/or reaching.
  • While sitting for an extended period of time on a routine basis, may use the following equipment: Personal computer, telephone/ other voice communication devices, copier, fax, scanners,  or other specialized equipment used in an office setting. 
  • Lift and manoeuvre 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. 
  • Also requires 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.