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Job Title: Scientist II – Verification Programs
Job Description:
This is a non-supervisory position in Verification department responsible for performing the required analytical tests as a part of the projects and maintaining GLP environment in the lab.
- Executing the Verification projects by performing an individual analytical tests allotted by the Group Leader.
- Completing the projects as per the time lines and on priority basis.
- Responsible for performing the calibrations of the equipment as per the schedule(s).
- Responsible for preparing, executing and completing IQ/OQ/PQ of instruments.
- Ensuring that the Chemicals and Analytical columns etc are available for the projects and raise the Purchase requisitions to procure them on time.
- To ensure that the Lab environment is maintained as per GLP and safety procedures and participate actively in the internal and external audits and certifications.
- Responsible to perform the GPH, RSL and other department tests for the projects whenever required.
- Preparation and planning for ISO-9001 & ISO-17025 certification / recertification by participating actively, verification of protocols and related documents and take an active role in the Internal as well as external QA audits and address the audit issues on a timely manner.
- Taking up any other additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor on a proactive basis and allotting additional responsibilities to the reporting staff in consultation with the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record of consistently delivering projects on time and with high quality.
- Proficient with pharmaceutical testing requirements and test protocols involving compendial methods for reference materials (USP, BP, EP, etc.).
- Expert in ICP-MS, ICP-OES, HPLC, GC analysis and troubleshooting, proficient in other related analytical instrumentation (IR, KF, UV, etc),.
- Takes personal responsibility for delivery of projects to customers. Ability to embrace and lead change. Extremely adaptable.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Prior experience in a high volume pharmaceutical manufacturing QC laboratory or contract pharmaceutical analytical laboratory testing organization is a plus.
- Master’s degree in Pharmacy or analytical chemistry or relevant field with 4 – 6 years of relevant laboratory experience.
