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The Ritedose Corporation AS Chemist II in Columbia, South Carolina
The Analytical Services Chemist II role is for a developing laboratory professional with responsible for performing analytical testing related to raw materials, compounding support activities, and in-process and finished product testing in the Analytical Services Laboratory. Other responsibilities include sampling, testing, and releasing of utilities.
Responsibilities:
Performing chemical raw material (sampling, testing and release), in-process (including product formulation support activities), and finished product (including stability and complaint) sample testing.
Responsible for performing tests associated with method validations and transfers as assigned, including cleaning and equipment validations.
Responsible for data and/or document review when assigned.
Notify Laboratory Management immediately of out of specification results and assist in the investigations of OOS and deviations as assigned by Laboratory Management.
Assist in special projects and regulatory audits as assigned by Laboratory Management.
Assist in collaboration of laboratory SOPs when assigned.
Responsible for ensuring new logbooks are acquired and coordinating documents ready for off-site storage.
Responsible for assisting with employee training when assigned.
Responsible for ensuring inventory is performed and assisting with ordering when assigned.
Responsible for ensuring that routine maintenance of instrumentation is performed as stated in the instrument manual and contacting the manufacturer for assistance when needed.
Responsible for the general maintenance of the Analytical Services Laboratory including good housekeeping and a safe working environment.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures, documentation, safety, health, and cGMP Guidelines.
Qualifications
BS degree in Chemistry or related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment, or a MS degree in chemistry or related field
Competency with standard laboratory techniques, wet chemistry tests, titration, spectroscopy, HPLC, GC, and modern Data Acquisition Systems required
Strong documentation skills and proficiency with current word processing, spreadsheets, and database software required
Must be detail focused, have a strong work ethic, and the ability to participate in and contribute to a team-oriented work environment by developing positive working relationships within the laboratory and between other departments