QC Chemist Associate
Who we are?
As a French pharmaceutical industrial group, we strive to make healthcare solutions that improve and simplify patients' lives accessible to as many people as possible.
As a world leader in sterile single dose, we have 10 sites on 4 continents and more than 2400 employees.
Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC. based in Rochester (NY), specializes in the manufacture of Blow-Fill-Seal, Liquid Stick-Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets and Capsules. It has more than 360 employees.
Your role
Reporting to the
Andrew Bertolino,
JOB SUMMARY:
This position performs analyses of materials, drug substances and drugproducts following cGMPs. Supports method development activities and performmethod validations with supervision. Maintains and proposes improvementsto lab quality systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Completed Analysis
• Performs, interprets, evaluates, and records routine and somenon-routine analytical lab tests of materials, drug substances and drugproducts following CGMPs.
• Execute protocols, experiments as written.
• Maintains instruments and equipment. Sets up instrumentsand conducts sample tests. Performs routine calibration ofinstrumentation. Ensures an adequate supply of test materials areavailable to perform daily testing.
• Maintains and updates training records in a timely manner.
Methods & Validation
• Supports method development/validation and method transferactivities.
Problems Identified & Resolved
• Proactively identifies issues, communicates &proposes/implements solutions.
• Performs laboratory troubleshooting; proposes solutions,implements with direction.
• Supports investigations, proposes solutions. Writesinvestigations with supervision.
• Recommends and assists in implementation of improvements toprocedures.
Safe, Compliant, Efficient Labs
• Supports lab systems as assigned and maintains laboratory incompliance with SOPs, cGMPs, HS&E requirements, and FDA, DEA, USP, EP, andOSHA regulations.
Trainees Demonstrate the Ability to Execute Analytical Processes
• Implements training that ensures our ability to meet GMP,regulatory, and customer requirements and promotes first time right delivery.
• Monitors the effectiveness of their training efforts and modifiesapproach to ensure achievement of learning objectives.
• Distinguishes between training and non-training needs and workswith Supervisor/Manager to recommend an appropriate solution toperformance problems.
May support/provideinput for investigations, troubleshooting, and method development/validationwith supervision.
Writes basic investigations with supervision.
Your profile
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
A.A.S. with 5+yrs. or B.S. with 2+ yrs. experience in chemistry or related science discipline
SPECIFICSKILLS:
• Experiencewith laboratory analytical techniques.
• Ability to operate & maintain HPLC systems and/or dissolutionequipment and spectroscopic instrumentation (UV/Vis, FTIR).
• Experience with HPLC method development & validation inpharmaceutical environment is desirable.
• Experience in written notebook documentation practices.
Computer Skills:
• BasicOutlook skills as evidenced by creating and sendingmessages, working with address books, message handling, creating and usingpersonal folders, scheduling appointments, working with meeting requests andmanaging tasks.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word skills as evidenced by the ability toproduce basic business letters and simple tables and charts; as well as checkspelling, set tabs, change page orientation, sort, save, open and organizeelectronic files; as well as create moderately complex documents containingtables and graphs, and ability to mail merge documents, apply page setupfunctions (margins, page numbers, footers, headers), create an index and/ortable of contents, use search & replace, print labels and envelopes.
• Intermediate Excel skills as evidenced by the ability to use workbooks,create simple formulas, insert and delete data, create and edit charts, filterand sort lists, and format data, link data, create and edit charts, change pageorientation, add headers and footers, filter and sort lists, format data,insert rows, enter and sort data and produce graphs and charts.
• Familiarity with LIMS and experience with instrument operating software.
PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT:
Must demonstrate visual acuity, colorrecognition, finger dexterity.
• The ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Work responsibilities involve chemical and biological agents that haveassigned biological and chemical hazards.
• Sitting approximately 50% of day and standing approximately 50% ofday.
• Work responsibilities may involve repetitive use of the hands throughkeyboarding, simple grasping and fine manipulation.
• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.
• Normal office environment and occasional controlled environment workthat may require removal of jewelry and cosmetics.
Compensation range
22,00 - 25,00 USD
*The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
A Smarter Total Compensation Package
At Unither, your base salary is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards include:
- 100% employer-paid medical premiums (a $2,000-$6,000+ annual value)
- 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company-funded contribution
- HSA contributions with wellness incentives
- Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility
- And more-because we invest in your health, your future, and your peace of mind.
It's a package designed to reward impact-not just hours worked.
More Than Just a PaycheckAt Unither, we don't just offer competitive hourly wages-we also
pay 100% of your medical premiums. That means no paycheck deductions for your healthcare, which can be worth
an extra $1 to $3.50 an hour in your pocket compared to jobs where you pay part of the premium.
Learn more about us:
We are a dynamic company driven by a spirit of victory and are therefore pursuing strong growth while maintaining a close relationship with our customers and employees.
Our culture is based on 5 values: Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Courage and Innovation. We are committed to bringing these values to life with our employees by granting them a high degree of autonomy in the exercise of their profession and by encouraging their initiatives.
We are committed to providing them with working conditions and atmosphere that is conducive to their development and the expression of their potential.
We propose you to integrate a site that values the meaning of work and that entrusts our employees with a high level of responsibility.
Join us and make a difference!
Unither is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all applicants.
