Quality Control Scientist

Job Title: QC Scientist I





Job Location: Greenville, NC





Duration: 12 Months





Shift Schedule: Typical hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.





Summary:

The QC Scientist I performs analytical methods for moderate to complex testing on a variety of stability and release samples in a chemistry environment within defined procedures and practices. The role supports internal manufacturing operations, making detailed observations, reviewing, documenting, and communicating test results, and recommending solutions.





Responsibilities:


- Conduct simple chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical products by internally developed and compendial test methods.
- Complete validated test methods for pharmaceutical finished products and traditional wet chemical testing.
- Recognize and report out-of-specification or unexpected results and non-routine analytical and product problems.
- Clearly and accurately communicate the results of work by documenting the testing/analysis and obtained results.
- Record and report results of analysis in accordance with prescribed lab procedures and systems.
- Provide communications with outside departments.
- Clean and organize work area, instrumentation, and testing materials.
- Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines. Maintain the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.






Required Skills:


- Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related physical/biological science field minimally required. Bachelor degree preferred.
- Experience performing chemical tests with chromatographic, spectroscopic, or other analytical techniques. Working knowledge of EMPOWER is a plus.
- Good knowledge and understanding of chemistry and analytical instrumental technologies.
- Good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis.
- Good knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmaceutical GMPs.
- Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
- Ability to apply mathematical operations.