QC Analytical Chemist II

Are you ready to join a growing, global drug development and manufacturing organization that puts people first?  Come to Adare!  We work closely with our pharmaceutical industry partners during all phases of drug development and commercial manufacturing with a mission of improving the lives of patients and medicines essential to people all over the world.  Each role and every department within Adare offer you a unique, customized experience with a chance to make a real impact, and is critical to our success.  With the help of people like you dedicated to our mission, Adare is transforming lives by transforming drug delivery!

Join our mission at Adare!

• What can Adare offer you
• Medical/dental/vision/life – low employee premiums
• 401k with a highly competitive match
• Generous PTO, including floating holidays
• Career growth and internal opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Performance-based bonus
• Employee Recognition Programs

We are seeking to hire an Analytical Chemist II to join our Quality Control team.

If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you! 

JOB SUMMARY

The Analytical Chemist II is an essential part of the lab Quality team and will be expected to perform physical and chemical testing of intermediate and finished products according to written procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Perform routine wet chemical and instrumental analysis on raw materials and finished products within the framework of cGMP guidelines.
• Perform analyses utilizing Dissolution Apparatus I and II; FTIR; KF; TLC; and HPLC.
• Perform method transfer and analytical validations.
• Test pharmaceutical products using standard analytical methods such as assay, related substances, and dissolution.
• Accurately compiles and reports data.
• Obtains a fundamental understanding of cGMP’s/GLP’s.
• Becomes proficient with a solid working knowledge of Instrumentation i.e HPLC, UV, and USP wet chemical methods.
• Maintain a neat an accurate notebook in accordance with FDA guidelines.
• Review and audit the work of their colleagues.
• Perform all job responsibilities in a safe, efficient manner.
• Continue to develop a cGMP awareness by obtaining a more comprehensive understanding of cGMP’s, GLP’s.
• Develop a greater understanding of USP methods used in the laboratory.
• Serves on a laboratory committee.
• Must participate and successfully complete all training as required by the company.                                                                                                                
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, biochemistry, or related scientific field with 3+ years’ of experience as a Chemist or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong communication and organization skills.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience highly desired. Proficient in UV and HPLC. GC experience a plus. Good auditing skills a plus.
• Highly organized individual with attention-to-detail. Able to work in a team environment,
• Cooperative and Flexible attitude. Ability to train others.
• Familiarity with good laboratory practices (GLP).
• Individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel and business related application packages, such as Empower or similar software, plus the ability to learn company used applications. 
• Electronic Quality Management System experience is desired.

Adare Pharma is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision/life – low employee premiums
• 401k with a highly competitive match
• Generous PTO, including floating holidays
• Career growth and internal opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Performance-based bonus
• Employee Recognition Programs