QC Analyst

CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people's lives.Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.OUR PEOPLE VISIONWe strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.SUMMARYPerforms all technician tasks accurately and efficiently without supervision. Initiates expert technical advice to customers and completes all tasks in the Technician Training manual. Maintains a high level of housekeeping and attention to detail.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.Run routine samples of raw materials, intermediates, and final products. Test special request samples from plants, tech center, or process chemistsPerform equipment calibration, titrant standardization, and standard validation as requiredIdentify and correct problems with instruments in QC lab. Identify and communicate problems and solutions related to process, procedure, and materials to QC Chemist. Researches and takes corrective action on anomalous test resultsMaintain cleanliness and organization of lab by following safety, regulatory, and chemical hygiene policies including GLPs and GMPsPerform daily record keeping on SAP and LIMS, enter status changes for raw materials, initiate incident reports, and issue approval-for-use tagsResponsible for properly managing the generation and accumulation of hazardous and non-hazardous wasteAttend and participate in QC Team meetings. Develop team skillsLEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIESNone.SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIESEvery individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree (BA) from 4-year college or university; or 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. GMP and lab equipment experience preferred.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNone.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work with hands and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.CORE COMPETENCIESThese are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.Strong math, reading, and comprehension skillsAnalytical skills and knowledge of general or organic chemistryMechanical aptitude with lab equipmentSupport Senior level QC staff with general lab dutiesPreform basic methods on test samplesGood communication skills and computer skillsCommitment to QEH&S PrinciplesAbility to work closely with team members to a common goalAttention to detailAbility to work on 12 hour rotating shifts, night or day; weekends and holidays requiredSALARYActual pay will be based on your skills and experience.BENEFITS401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of serviceAccident PlanCritical Illness InsuranceDental InsuranceDisability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending AccountHealth Insurance PPO/HSAHospital Indemnity PlanID Theft ProtectionLife InsurancePaid Parental LeaveTuition ReimbursementWellness ProgramVacation - Three Weeks 1st YearVision InsuranceEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERCorden 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. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.