QC Technician I

Cosette Pharmaceuticals is a US based, diversified pharmaceutical company with a proven topicals and dermatology portfolio and a growing branded pharmaceuticals business. We are fully integrated, with a deep focus on internal R&D, high quality manufacturing standards and commercial sales excellence. We continue to diversify and expand through strategic partnerships, acquisitions and internal R&D.

Our highly experienced leadership team are busy writing the next, most ambitious chapter of our story. Building on a 100+ year heritage, their shared vision of innovation will leverage the expertise of more than 350+ team members, and infrastructure to create remarkable new opportunities for the patients and physicians we serve every day.

Cosette is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ with 2 additional locations in the U.S. The South Plainfield, NJ office consists of an R&D Laboratory and other functional areas. The Lincolnton, NC site is a fully functioning, state of the art, manufacturing facility.

Innovating every day.™

Basic Purpose:

Sample Log-in, tracking, and organization within sample room. Assist QC Analysts with routine work.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintain sample databases for stability, raw materials, finished products, and customer complaints in Chemistry and/or Microbiology and perform clerical work associated with sample tracking.
• Label glassware and prepare initial sample into appropriate containers. Discard expired samples and solvents appropriately. Operate autoclave for sterilizing medias and decontaminating microbiological waste
• Perform basic physical testing, including pH, viscosity, specific gravity, color determination, etc.
• Maintain an inventory of lab supplies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Physical Requirements:

Education/Training/Work Experience:

• A High School Diploma and three years of experience at a GMP facility
• Demonstrated computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Word, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of cGMPs, Safety, OSHA, and 21 CFR regulations and requirements
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task while meeting established deadlines.
• Proven record of compliance with regard to safety, GDPs, and general performance
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Organizational skills and attention to details a must.
• Willingness to be flexible.
• Willingness to learn new tasks.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Log all samples into the applicable database assuring accuracy and completeness of data and any accompanying paperwork.
• Understands requirements from SOPs and general GDP, for labeling and media sterilization. Understands chemical handling hazards and/or microbiological hazards and discards waste in compliance with all requirements.
• Assists QC Analysts in physical testing to ensure timely release of laboratory results.
• Order supplies when needed and with cost-effective means and pro-actively inventory the lab for future needs.

Equipment and Applications:

• Microsoft Office Applications (Access, Word, etc.)
• Analytical Balance
• pH meter

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Gloves
• Safety Glasses
• Lab Coat
• Respirator
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds