Analytical Chemist

Company: Mayne Pharma Inc
Location: Greenville
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Position OverviewThis position is responsible for independently performing routine and non-routine analytical testing in support of pharmaceutical products following all applicable safety, quality, and regulation requirements.-Key Responsibility Areas* Analytical Testing: -Perform a broad array of primary routine/advanced analytical testing using established methods (wet and dry chemistry) and specialized manual/automated equipment with emphasis on chromatographic and spectrophotometric procedures of excipients, drug substance and/or drug product materials* Data Interpretation:- Use appropriate resources (e.g. software), investigate and interpret data to determine if the reported data meets specifications or expected outcomes* Quality: -Ensure the integrity of data, quality of work, products and services as a first priority; complies or exceeds all regulatory and cGMP compliance standards as well as ensure accuracy of analyses as it relates to right first-time measures* Safety:- Adhere to all workplace safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices and actively advance a culture of safety within his or her team and organization* Process Improvement: -Identify and recommend opportunities for improved efficiencies, client service and teamwork within the analytical groupSpecific ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Maintain data integrity and employ good documentation practices when performing experiments* Compare laboratory data against specifications and trend data where applicable to determine if results meet requirements* Ensure proper usage, care, and return of calibration standards including, but not limited to, reference standards, timers, thermometers, and instrumentation* Ensure accuracy of testing by following method/standard instructions and adhering to internal SOPs to eliminate the potential for repeat testing, deviations, and investigations* Perform primarily routine testing for chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods of analysis in support of pharmaceutical excipients, API and/or drug product* Testing can include but is not limited to assays (potencies, related substances, residual solvents, metals, etc.), rate of release (dissolution), moisture, identification, and other various wet chemistry-based measurements; HPLC and/or GC based methods are commonly employed along with titrations, UV and IR* Enter data into established reports/templates or software-based systems* Conduct peer review of basic laboratory experiments and ensure accuracy of the testing procedure* Become effective at using Empower to support testing of primarily routine analyses* Maintain proficient knowledge in the use of Empower and other software-based systems; perform supervisory sign-off for electronic reports* Provide assistance with method development to ensure methods are robust and able to be validated* May serve as a technical liaison between functional groups such as Quality Assurance and metrology* Under general supervision, evaluate and validate methods of analysis for chemical entities and drug product formulations-Qualifications* Bachelor's degree a science-related discipline (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences)* Associate degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry or equivalent science degree with 1 year of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry* Professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry, preferably in oral-solid dosageEqual Employment Opportunity and Employment Eligibility- Mayne Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for-employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.- Mayne Pharma also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.- Mayne Pharma is an E-Verify employer.recblid u8x7fp221ny2b6lu61sdxzlasbqr3w

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