Senior Scientist 1 - QC at Cambrex – High Point, North Carolina

Cambrex High Point is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, results-oriented individual to join our Quality Control team of dedicated professionals focused on customer service and quality. We are currently accepting resumes for the position of Senior Scientist 1 - QC. The role performs routine and non-routine analytical testing on raw materials, intermediate, and final products as well as in-process testing; performs data entry; writes deviations, and participates in OOS investigations. Ensures compliance with applicable Company SOPs and regulatory guidance’s

• Perform routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, intermediate, and final products (may include stability).
• Provide support to the plant by performing in-process testing and analyzing cleaning samples.
• Maintain laboratory notebook.
• Ensure equipment is left in good working order after use.
• Perform laboratory upkeep (wash glassware, reorder supplies, check for expired chemicals).
• Able to handle heavier workload and multiple priorities without compromise to quality or turn-around time.
• Write deviations.
• Lead laboratory investigations.
• This position works with and handles hazardous materials and wastes in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.
• Ability to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes.
• Responsible for recognizing emergency situations concerning hazardous materials and wastes.
• Modify and create Analytical Procedures (infrequently)
• Modify and create SOPs (infrequently)

Analytical Chemistry Knowledge: Basic understanding of the principles of Analytical Chemistry or Quality Control

Cross Discipline Knowledge: Workplace exposure to cross functional technical departments, including organic chemistry

GMP/Regulatory Knowledge: Basic understanding of GMP; With manager assistance, can help to answer client inquires related to SOP or regulatory guidance

Instrumentation: Basic understanding of key analytical R&D equipment and ability to run independently using SOP

Communication: Good written and oral communication skills, demonstration of successful interdepartmental communication

Problem Solving: Ability to support laboratory investigations with manager support

Time Management: Reasonable ability to handle one or more tasks or projects, often with supervision

Leadership: Shares ideas with peers

Technical Documentation and Review: Ability to write technical documents with assistance

M.S. in Chemistry or related field with 3 years of experience or B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 7 years minimum experience, or Technical Degree with 6 years minimum experience, or High School Degree with 8 years minimum experience.

Experience with and fundamental understanding of several of the following analytical technologies

(* - most important):

• HPLC*
• FTIR*
• Titration
• Basic wet chemistry*
• NMR
• XRPD
• cKF

Working knowledge of other analytical equipment common to the pharmaceutical industry.