Internship Instrumentation Control Jobs in Kentucky

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Job Title: Quality Control Analyst II
Location: Winchester, KY.
Description/Comment:

• A QC Analyst is an entry-level position for individuals who use their understanding of science to perform the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day analysis, including generation and analysis of data.
• Their work is "hands-on" in an analytical lab and requires analytical testing, computer operating, record keeping, and report writing abilities. This position performs the quality testing needed for raw material, in-process, finished goods, stability, and cleaning validation analysis, while following all regulations and SOPs.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Perform efficient/reliable/high-quality analytical testing in accordance with USP/NF/EP/JP/FCC/etc. or customer-supplied guidelines. Typical testing may include Dissolution, Titration, Polarimetry, Loss on Drying, Viscosity, Residue on Ignition, Heavy Metal Content, FTIR, HPLC, and GC, etc.
• Maintain accurate written records of all analysis performed.
• Accurately interpret and effectively communicate analytical results and issues.
• Schedule daily tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• General knowledge of the use and operation of basic laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Responsible for operating in a safe manner, must be familiar with basic laboratory and chemical hygiene practices.
• Become proficient in standard operating procedures and test methods.
• Ability to work in a "flow to the work" team environment.
• In combination with other lab personnel, be responsible for a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform peer review of analytical testing and write-up.
• Write SOPs on an as-needed basis.
• Other duties as required in support of Client Pharma Solutions high performance.

Education or Equivalent Requirements:
Minimum education required to perform the job:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field.
• Alternate degrees in a non-scientific field may be accepted with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a material testing laboratory.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
Minimum skills/knowledge required to perform the job:

• Ability to multi-task with high efficiency.
• Ability to work well under pressure, maintain efficiency, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in English. Ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic knowledge of lab safety and the ability to work safely with chemicals of varying potency.
• General computer literacy including use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform analytical testing while standing for long periods of time.
• Accurate testing on the first attempt under pressure of production details.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
Desirable skills, knowledge, and/or experience that enhance job performance:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology.
• Work Experience - 2 - 5 years in Quality, Laboratory, Clinical, or Chemical manufacturing role (including internships or co-op experience).