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Summary:

The position is responsible for testing of pharmaceutical products (commercial and R&D).  The position will be in the Round Lake, IL Stability Laboratories within Global Product Quality serving multiple global businesses and testing sites.

A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and /or materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct critical chemical, physical, and biological analyses on finished product stability samples.  May also support testing of final product samples from the manufacturing facility, as required. Work under minimum supervision.
• Perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices. Perform review functions in LIMS or other computerized systems.
• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data. May be required conduct validations.
• Perform advanced biological and chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of chemistry principles.
• Complete all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner to meet project schedules.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, cGxP, and QSR regulations.
• Investigate deviations and write exception documents.
• Participate in cross functional teams, which may impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality and provide new product support.
• Maintain laboratory safety requirements and perform laboratory audits as required. Audit SOPs and update, as required.
• Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required. Troubleshoot and resolve instrument problems.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in advanced wet chemistry, volumetric preparation techniques and instrumental methods of analysis
• Must demonstrate effectiveness in ability to train others, leadership, organization, teamwork/interpersonal skills, results orientation, and task completion.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.
• Possess writing and computer skills.
• Must communicate effectively with managers, peers, and subordinates.
• Interpret available information and make recommendations to resolve technical challenges.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or biological science with analytical chemistry laboratory coursework and at least 2-5 years experience, or Masters Degree in Chemistry, or Biological Sciences.
• Analytical chemistry instrumentation experience (e.g. HPLC, UPLC, UHPLC, GC, pH, KF, TOC, AA, GFAA, titrations, etc.)
• Pharmaceutical GMP/QC laboratory experience.
• Stability study execution experience is desired.
• Validation / Method Transfers experience is desired.

Work Environment or physical requirements:

• Possess excellent quantitative analytical chemistry techniques.
• Normal visual acuity and ability to distinguish color are necessary.
• Must be able to lift and carry on average up to 15 pounds, stand for prolonged periods, and perform repetitive processes using both arms and hands.
• When working with pharmaceutical drugs, must enter health surveillance program and meet occupational health clearance to perform essential duties of the job.
• Ability to work in team oriented, dynamic fast-paced environment with competing priorities and due dates.

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