Chemist I

Business: Pharma Solutions
Department: Analytical Services
Location: Lexington, KY
 

Job Overview The Chemist I performs testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products, and maintains and calibrates analytical instruments in compliance with cGMP standards.
  Reporting Structure Directly reports to AQC Group Lead
  Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine/non-routine testing, both wet chemistry and instrumental analysis, according to SOPs, testing methods, protocols, compendia (USP EP/JP) etc. with minimum supervision
• Testing of raw materials, APIs, finished products, stability samples, and cleaning verification samples, etc.
• Document laboratory work according to, GDP, cGMPs, and SOPs
• Troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain instruments as required
• Prepare and label laboratory reagents, reference standards, or solutions according to SOPs.
• Write SOP's, laboratory protocols and reports, memos and/or other interdepartmental correspondence
• Participate in laboratory investigations
• Perform peer review of analytical documentation
• Follow safety procedures when working in laboratory.
• Understand and comply with cGMPs and other regulations
• Maintain the laboratory in an organized and neat manner
• Act as backup for Material sampling activities.
• Purchasing of laboratory reagents and consumables

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or other closely related scientific field

Work Experience

• Minimum 1-year hands-on experience performing quality control work within a laboratory, proficiency with HPLC/GC analysis strongly preferred 
• Experience working with potent, cytotoxic materials and parenteral drug products preferred

Functional or Technical Skills

• High level of proficiency operating all Microsoft Office applications 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Detail oriented and organized
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment, supporting a continuous operation manufacturing facility
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow written instructions