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Job Title: Quality Lab Technician

Location: Cherry Hill

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates' mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day. for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Quality Lab Technician to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible for providing active physical technical and organizational support to ensure the smooth operation of the quality chemistry lab

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs duties in support of the day-to-day functions of the QC Chemistry Laboratory, including, but not limited to basic use of balances, pH meters and other wet chemistry techniques.    
• Responsible for glassware cleaning and general lab cleanliness.  
• Responsible for the management and offsite storage of laboratory notebooks and file folders  
• Interfaces with laboratory information management systems to enter data as required 
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by a lab supervisor/manager. Responsible for completion of work as assigned.  
• Accurately and clearly documents inspection and test results in accordance to department and site SOPs.  

 Stores lab supplies and reagents and conducts physical inventories.  

• Perform equipment maintenance as required.  
• Accurately organizes notebooks and file folders. Prepares appropriate documentation for offsite storage. 

Communications & Working Relationships

• Interact with scientists in lab to ensure scientist needs are accommodated 
• Interact with supervisors (shared resource for 2) to determine day-to-day responsibilities 
• Interact with management team supervisors + manager + Sr. Leadership (as appropriate) to discuss concerns and suggestions for improvement 

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table.  While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them

Required:

• Possess basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and can use a calculator.  

• Demonstrates good attention to detail and accuracy.  

• Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task and perform work in a timely manner.  

• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment with good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and production personnel.  

• Knowledge of computer systems at a level proficient to navigate input and/or reference computerized data.  

• Must have sound judgment and basic analytical skills to enable assessment of risk to issues related to monitoring of the manufacturing floor. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with cGMPs, CFR, and the USP or other monographs in a professional environment 
• Familiarity with laboratory information management systems

Experience 

• Minimum: Associates degree in chemistry with 0-2 years experience 

• Preferred: Associates degree in chemistry with 0-2 years experience, actively seeking or intending to seek a four-year degree 

Skills and Physical Requirements:

• Walk or move about safely in a plant environment 1-3 miles/day 
• Ability to lift 40 lbs 
• Ability to manipulate repetitively syringes, vials, stoppers, or other medical devices. 

Compensation:

Base Salary: $25/Hour. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors.  The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions.  In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma's Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.