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Tower Laboratories is a leading effervescent product manufacturer in the U.S. We develop and manufacture over-the-counter medications, prescription pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, soft drink tablets and other consumer products on a contract basis. We are continually expanding our effervescent product base and currently have several new and interesting products in the research and development phase right now. We are a family owned company and have been in business for over 40 years.

Tower Labs' production environment is clean and temperature and humidity controlled. Uniforms provided free of charge.

We are not offering relocation assistance for this position.

www.towerlabs.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

This lab-based position will perform all phases of chemical testing of raw material, in-process, and finished product control samples and perform analytical testing following the written procedures in place. Chemists will assist the QC Supervisor and Technical Department with various QC functions on daily basis for the successful and smooth functioning of the QC unit as a whole.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform raw material, in-process, finished product, and stability sample testing using instrumental analytical, wet chemicals, and physical analytical methods and techniques following the written procedure or compendial methods; Prepare analytical equipment for experiments; Including reagents, standards, test solutions, and mobile phase as required by the test procedure.
• Document testing results in lab notebooks; Ensure the data generated is accurate and meets the specifications, report results on the testing worksheets (finished products and raw materials) according to standard operating procedures in a timely manner, meeting specified deadlines.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, equipment logbooks, and trackers on daily basis in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Perform/Assist in Raw Material sampling and retain storage and distribution. Receive, organize, store (retains/stability), and send out raw materials and finished products as per company policy and procedures.
• Effectively manage the prioritization to meet multiple goals and timelines
• Conduct laboratory housecleaning and upkeep, maintain and promote a safe and orderly work area.
• Participate in QC method development, overall improvement, and other work/duties as assigned. Performs other miscellaneous duties as required.
• Adhere to established validated methods, company procedures, cGMP, cGLP, OSHA, and other regulatory procedures.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety PPE and safety equipment.
• Facilitates and supports activities and services necessary to the routine operations of the department, as assigned.
• Provide guidance, and training to new or existing personnel as required by QC management.
• Maintain by frequently updating the various spreadsheets and trackers to correctly reflect the current status of items.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as required.
• Support by suggesting, authoring, and reviewing notebooks, and various QC and technical documents such as SOPs, testing worksheets, CoAs, Product Specs, Raw Material Specs, and other QC/R&D documents as required.
• Notify any aberrant/OOS/OOT results to QC management and participate to investigate results following the SOP.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Chemistry, Biology or related sciences
• 5+ years of experience strongly preferred
• One to two years of experience in chemical laboratory operations
• Good lab/analytical technique in support of chemical and manufacturing operations
• Experience or understanding of pharmaceutical laboratory equipment, including HPLC, UV-Vis, AAS, KF, IR,
• Potentiometer, LOD, and Titration.
• Familiarity with cGMPs and GLPs
• Strong math skills; knowledge of intermediate statistics
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills including decision analysis and implementation
• Computer literacy, working knowledge of spreadsheets
• Strong ability to function as a team member; ability to communicate effectively with team members and other plant personnel, both verbally and in writing

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Prescription safety lens reimbursement
• ANSI - approved safety shoe reimbursement

SCHEDULE:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Full time
• On Site

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.