Job Details
Immediate need for a talented Chemist - I (Assistant). This is a 06+ months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Elkton, VA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID: 24-20434
Pay Range: $18 - $21/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs analytical testing in the Quality Control laboratory on a variety of samples including drug substances, drug products, and/or incoming materials.
- Prevalent techniques include HPLC, UPLC, GC, ICP, sub-visible particles, IR, UV/VIS, titrations, and others.
- Ensures test data is accurate and all work is Right-First Time.
- Works closely with laboratory team members to ensure the highest levels of GMP compliance and inspection readiness.
- Routinely participates in laboratory related activities such as second person review validation, qualification, report writing, deviation investigations, training, and others.
- Must be able to work independently in an open team environment and have strong problem solving and communication skills.
- This position will be responsible for assisting with laboratory GMP activities by performing instrument calibrations, instrument troubleshooting, laboratory atypical result investigations, inspection preparations (external agency, internal GMP, housekeeping}, manufacturing guideline compliance support, and sample flow management.
- Capable of interacting with and understanding various data acquisition/management software and Laboratory Information Management Systems.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
- BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or other relevant disciplines.
- 0-2 years experience.
- Applicant must be able to work independently in an open and diverse team environment.
- Time management and strong communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and laboratory-related software application skills.
- Physical: ability to lift up to 20lbs
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
- Quality Control, Quality Assurance and/or cGMP experience. .
- Experience with Micro-pipetting techniques.
- Experience with HPLCs, UPLCs or GCs
- Note:
- Off-shift work: 12hrs shift. 6am-6pm EST.
- Flexible to work during weekends
- Rotating shift schedule: example: First week-44 hrs (Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday), 2nd week-36 hrs (Monday, Thursday,Friday) and so on.
- IMPORTANT: ** Expected to work in an environment with potential beta-lactam antibiotic exposure ** so do not submit anyone who is allergic. Beta lactam screenings will be required post-offer.
Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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