Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution.
Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution.
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Quality Technician - Distillery, HPLC, Analytical Chemist, Wet Chemist
Plainfield, IL · On-site
$30 - $30.50/hr
Familiarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients is a plus. Familiarity with microbiological test methodology is a plus.
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Quality Technician - Distillery, HPLC, Analytical Chemist, Wet Chemist
Plainfield, IL · On-site
$30 - $30.50/hr
Familiarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients is a plus. Familiarity with microbiological test methodology is a plus.
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Chemist
Scarborough, ME · On-site
Experience with pipetting, HPLC, pH meter, spectrophotometer, or SDS-PAGE techniques * Knowledge of GMP/GLP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs * Day to day activity: * Manufacture chemical ...
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Chemist
Scarborough, ME · On-site
Experience with pipetting, HPLC, pH meter, spectrophotometer, or SDS-PAGE techniques * Knowledge of GMP/GLP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs * Day to day activity: * Manufacture chemical ...
Quality Production Line Auditor
Ubly, MI · On-site
... Spectrophotometer High School diploma or equivalent Industrial Truck License 3. Motor coordination, manual and finger dexterity Job Preferences Mechanical skills Job Summary To review product, in ...
Quality Production Line Auditor
Ubly, MI · On-site
... Spectrophotometer High School diploma or equivalent Industrial Truck License 3. Motor coordination, manual and finger dexterity Job Preferences Mechanical skills Job Summary To review product, in ...
Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution.
Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution.
Equipment operation: multichannel pipet, spectrophotometer, fluorimeter, peristaltic pump, fraction collector, water bath, Column chromatography: FPLC, ion exchange column, SEC column chromatography ...
Equipment operation: multichannel pipet, spectrophotometer, fluorimeter, peristaltic pump, fraction collector, water bath, Column chromatography: FPLC, ion exchange column, SEC column chromatography ...
Data Reviewer-Senior Scientist, Quality Control
Piscataway, NJ · On-site
$85K - $105K/yr
Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution.
Data Reviewer-Senior Scientist, Quality Control
Piscataway, NJ · On-site
$85K - $105K/yr
Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution.
Microbiologist
North Sioux City, SD · On-site
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
Microbiologist
North Sioux City, SD · On-site
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
Senior Scientist, Quality Control
Brookhaven, NY · On-site
$85K - $123K/yr
Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution.
Senior Scientist, Quality Control
Brookhaven, NY · On-site
$85K - $123K/yr
Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution.
EXTRUSION QC TECHNICIAN
$14.50 - $18.50/hr
... Spectrophotometer and its operation • Collect and file all quality, machine, issue, and completion checks • Check elongation, and tenacity on all extruders • Investigate quality problems as ...
EXTRUSION QC TECHNICIAN
$14.50 - $18.50/hr
... Spectrophotometer and its operation • Collect and file all quality, machine, issue, and completion checks • Check elongation, and tenacity on all extruders • Investigate quality problems as ...
Quality Control Operator
Dickson, TN · On-site
$20.31 - $21.31/hr
Knowledge and Ability to run the spectrophotometer. * Ability to communicate with team members regarding new and existing issues during inspection. * Perform pigment cookie tests. * Ensures safe and ...
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Quality Control Operator
Dickson, TN · On-site
$20.31 - $21.31/hr
Knowledge and Ability to run the spectrophotometer. * Ability to communicate with team members regarding new and existing issues during inspection. * Perform pigment cookie tests. * Ensures safe and ...
... Spectrophotometer High School diploma or equivalent Industrial Truck License 3. Motor coordination, manual and finger dexterity Job Preferences Mechanical skills Job Summary To review product, in ...
... Spectrophotometer High School diploma or equivalent Industrial Truck License 3. Motor coordination, manual and finger dexterity Job Preferences Mechanical skills Job Summary To review product, in ...
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
Microbiologist
$25 - $29/hr
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
Microbiologist
$25 - $29/hr
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
Microbiologist
Northglenn, CO · On-site
$25 - $29/hr
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
Microbiologist
Northglenn, CO · On-site
$25 - $29/hr
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
... spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt. * Handles samples and performs analyses according to ...
Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution.
Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution.
Senior Scientist, Quality Control
Brookhaven, NY · On-site
$85K - $123K/yr
Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution.
Senior Scientist, Quality Control
Brookhaven, NY · On-site
$85K - $123K/yr
Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution.
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| Work Environment | Laboratories, research, quality control | Manufacturing, printing, quality assurance |
| Credentials | Technical training, calibration skills | Basic understanding of color measurement |
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Amneal Pharmaceuticals rating
6.7
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Job description
Senior Scientist, Quality Control:
Responsible for performing testing of raw materials, in-process and finished pharmaceutical dosage forms, products on stability, cleaning verification samples following written procedures and applicable SOPs, calculate and report results on applicable specification documents, participate in method transfer activities within departments or between facilities or organizations. This role will also provide feedback on systems and analytical procedures to promote continuous improvement and enhancement of compliance posture. Perform physical and chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished pharmaceutical products, including products on stability, according to written methods, material specification, and company policies as identified in standard operating procedures (SOPs). Comply with cGMps, SOPs, and STPs to avoid out-of-specification situation. Assure compliance with state and federal regulations. Actively participate in any project work as and when assigned. Perform process validation and cleaning validation/verification testing on various drugs. Assist other scientists with analytical, instrument and software related problems as required. Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution. Calibrate HPLC, Dissolution apparatus equipped with auto-sampler and /or in-line UV, pH meters, analytical balances, and Karl-Fischer titrator. Document steps followed during analysis execution, calculate and report results. Actively participate in investigation of laboratory results. Review laboratory analysis data for completeness, specification compliance, and compliance with company's written policies. Report any abnormal findings to the Supervisor. As assigned, perform in-depth review of analytical records/reports to assure that calculations and other data are technically correct and compliant to relevant specifications. Assist the laboratory supervisor with handling non-routine special projects requiring activities such as out-of-specification investigations and out-of-alert limit investigations in the laboratory. Ensure that expired chemicals and reference standards are removed from laboratory area. Perform calibration of HPLC, GC, and other equipment as assigned by the supervisor. Assist with hands-on training of newly hired Technicians or Scientists 1 and 2 levels.
Job Location: Piscataway, NJ.
Salary: $115K - $120K per annum.
Hours: 40 hrs/wk 8:30am - 5:30pm
Location: Piscataway
Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at accommodations@amneal.com. Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.
- Must possess in-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques, such as spectrophotometric, dissolution and drug release, chromatographic techniques (standalone or hyphenated) and measuring physical parameters (viscosity, particle size or droplet size by laser diffraction, melting point by DSC, water content by TGA, identification by XRPD, and other techniques).
- Must be able to follow compendial (USP/EP/BP/JP) procedures for analysis.
- Must understand and apply cGMP requirements applicable to quality control laboratory.
- Must have ability to apply advanced technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex analytical and instrument-related problems effectively and in a timely manner and report actions to the laboratory management in a timely manner.
- Must be able to identify trends in analytical data.
- Must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
- Must have 60 months of experience in the position or in a related position.
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About Amneal Pharmaceuticals
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Industry
Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Bridgewater, NJ, US
Year founded
2002