Associate Pharmaceutical Scientist
Singota Solutions
Bloomington, IN, USA
Posted on Nov 16, 2024
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Job Title: Associate Pharmaceutical Scientist
Department: Quality Control/Development
Reports to: QC Supervisor or Formulation Development Supervisor
Location: Bloomington, IN (Onsite)
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, 40 hr/wk
General Description including Skills and Physical Activity Requirements:
The role of the Associate Pharmaceutical Scientist 1 includes the following key functions carried out in according to the
company vision, mission, standards, goals, objectives, and strategic direction:
- Actively participates in the Development function for the QC/DEV department, including process and analytical development activities.
- Collaboratively supports the Quality Control function with respect to raw material, in-process, release, and stability testing.
- Invested in continuing education.
1. Actively participates in the Development function for the QC/DEV department, including process and analytical
development activities.
- Operate various lab instruments and equipment including (but not limited to): Karl Fisher, pH, FTIR, UV-VIS,
- Lab-ware washers, Autoclave, Laminar Flow Hoods, Bio-Hazard Hood, Microbalances, and other diverse lab equipment and various wet chemistry techniques.
- Perform quality control analyses on a variety of equipment following formal written documentation, including SOPs, client methods, and compendial requirements.
- Execute analytical methods for qualification, testing, and validation protocols following written protocols, SOPs, and directions from other lab scientists and manager.
- Follow company documentation SOPs to record and summarize laboratory findings in formal analytical methods reports.
- Communicate project status to Supervisors, Lab Management, and Project Management personnel.
- Review experimental data, analytical data, and laboratory reports for accuracy.
- Record and summarize work conducted and findings according to company documentation SOPs.
- Comply with company and laboratory quality and safety management systems including requirements for documentation, training, system use, SOPs, and processes.
- Monitor usage of laboratory supplies and chemicals, including glassware, equipment, materials, client drug substance/product, and excipients, and assist with material purchases.
- General support required of a startup company where everyone is expected to perform multiple tasks both inside and outside their department to meet the needs of the business.
- Technical writing ability to be a supporting author on lab reports, SOPs, PM/SC documentation.
2. Collaboratively supports the Quality Control function with respect to raw material, in-process, release, and stability testing.
- Support parenteral development studies using basic analytical techniques and supporting wet chemistry methods.
3. Invested in continuing education.
- Seek opportunities within the QC/DEV department to increase knowledge base with additional equipment and projects.
- Promotes a highly professional working environment within the company.
- Engage in effective teamwork between operating groups to lead the company towards meeting its goals and objectives
Requirements
Characteristics required include:
1. Strong interest and commitment to exceptional customer service and teamwork.
2. Highly motivated- independent and self-directed work ethic; good judgment and strong decision-making skills; driven to continuously improve.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills-respected by others with an ability to lead and influence; positive and actionoriented; high degree of personal integrity and accountability; ability to communicate effectively and professionally across various audiences and organizational levels.
4. Positive attitude and good judgment – reflective of company values.
5. Technical knowledge base.
6. Excellent time management, organization skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline driven, work environment.
7. Excellent communication and presentation skills – oral and written.
8. Ability to travel to training and trade shows.
9. Ability to problem solve and resolve issues and conflicts.
Skills and Physical Activity Requirements:
1. Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and the ability to effectively learn other computer programs.
2. Familiarity with and the ability to quickly learn operation of standard laboratory instruments with normal training and access to instrument manuals.
3. Ability to read computer displays.
4. Ability to work in both office and laboratory environments requiring sitting and standing.
5. Manual dexterity and eyesight commensurate with wet chemistry analytical techniques.
6. Must wear personal protective equipment including protective gloves, lab coats, and safety glasses or face shield at times.
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
- BS in Chemistry / related discipline
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant formulation and/or analytical laboratory experience
- Minimum of 1 years pharmaceutical and/or life science experience preferred, including experience in a contract service organization
- Excellent communication and presentation skills – oral and written and computer skills (MS Office)
Benefits
- Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Singota Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employee