Quality Control Chemist - Apex Systems : Job Details

Exciting opportunity for a Chemist to join a growing Pharmaceutical company in the Milwaukee, WI area.

The ideal candidate demonstrates proficiency through a wide exposure to pharmaceutical analyses and has a firm grasp of scientific principles and skill in applying this knowledge. The incumbent has practical experience in pharmaceutical analyses and routinely performs analysis in two of the functional areas (HPLC, GC, or Wet Chemistry). The incumbent performs and trains on routine chromatographic analyses. The incumbent works independently.

Responsibilities:

• Provides analytical support for production.
• Performs GC, HPLC and/or wet chemistry analyses on raw material, in process, stability and finished lot samples.
• Supports Analytical and Chemical Development by testing samples.
• Provides quick turnaround of in-process samples to production.
• Thoroughly documents all results in a laboratory notebook as well as compile all data into an ancillary.
• Empties HPLC and organic waste containers.
• Material sampling
• Performs daily equipment calibration on QC instrumentation
• Support laboratory investigation through testing.
• Performs all tasks in accordance with cGMP compliance.
• Assists in writing of SOPs, testing standards, protocols and reports.
• Assists in training of lab personnel on instrumentation, methods, and cGMP.
• Shares in the responsibilities of housekeeping (i.e. glassware, waste, retains, etc.)
• Provides ideas/feedback for areas where efficiency can improve.
• Has in-depth understanding of most analytical methods.
• Ability to troubleshoot most methods and equipment.
• Reviews and releases analytical results.
• Performs any other laboratory tasks deemed necessary by the manager.
• Adheres to personal moral, ethical, legal, and behavioral conduct that complies with the company Code of Conduct.
• Adheres to all applicable SHE and cGMP regulations.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or science related field and at least 1-2 years' experience working in a QC Lab setting.
• Previous Lab experience outside of school is required.
• Previous Pharmaceutical industry experience is strongly preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work efficiently with people of all levels and cultures.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be very conscientious and detail oriented.
• Must be able to manage projects and prioritize appropriately.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.