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USAntibiotics, LLC

Senior Chemist

USAntibiotics, LLC, Bristol, Tennessee, us, 37621

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Overview USAntibiotics, the only U.S. manufacturer of Amoxicillin products, is part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies. We'Re always looking to add new talent to our teams, and we value diverse professionals who have strong leadership skills, align with our culture, and are committed to excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide specialized technical support within the Quality Assurance Laboratory as assigned.

Provide leadership/training to less experienced staff, as assigned to assure efficient and valid analytical laboratory support the Bristol site.

Assist with supervisory duties in the absence of Management (including review and approval of analytical data per cGMPs and regulatory requirements).

Perform analytical testing of all sample types as assigned.

Assist with development and validation of chemical assays.

Lead installation, validation and troubleshooting new and existing equipment, including automated systems, as assigned.

Assist Management in improving efficiency and compliance status of laboratories.

Roles & Responsibilities

Perform technical duties in specialized area or function as leader in absence of management, as assigned. Assist laboratory supervisors with tasks, as needed

Perform efficient and reliable analytical tests following validated procedures for a wide variety of methods and sample types as assigned

Document all results in accordance with cGMPs and written procedures

Trouble-shoot and solve problems with assays and equipment with little or no supervision. Report all observations

Recommend changes to methods and operations as appropriate

Interpret analytical results correctly, notifying Management promptly of both situations that indicate analytical issues and manufacturing or product issues

Develop/implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)

Maintain the QC laboratories to comply with cGMP and Dr Reddy's standards of safety, quality, and cleanliness

Participate in analytical method validations or transfers as required

Perform satisfactorily on all analyst qualification studies, indicating technical proficiency

Plan, perform, and document non-routine tests (or special studies) and investigations under the direction of Manager

Evaluate and utilize state-of-the-art equipment including automated systems and computerized systems to perform testing and meet the goal of improved assay performance, including reliability , cost and assay characteristics

Maintain and improve proficiency of operations through training

Write validation reports, analytical procedure SOPs and equipment SOPs as required

Notify Management of any SOPs that may require revision and initiate change requests per written policy, providing sufficient evidence/documentation to support change request

Conduct special studies in accordance with protocols and direction of management. Prepare well documented reports of results

Carry out other departmental duties as deemed appropriate by supervisor/manager

Broaden understanding of subtleties of the techniques utilized by keeping current with technical and professional literature, attending technical discussions both inside and outside the Dr Reddy's community

Provide technical and professional expertise to less experienced staff in the laboratory

Serve as technical resource during Regulatory inspections and internal audits as required. Also, conduct internal audits and self-inspections as required. Provide information to outside vendors and technical representatives in a professional manner

Review (i.e., validate) and approve analytical results for other laboratory personnel as assigned

Assist management in conducting analytical failure investigations, as required, following all procedures

Responsible for calibrating and maintaining assigned laboratory equipment according to schedules and procedures, documenting all results

Lead equipment qualifications, drafting protocols and summary reports, as directed by management

Specialized area of responsibility as assigned

Analytical Methodology/Instrumentation Mastery

LIMS

SAP

Compendial/Regulatory Expertise

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

BS/BA degree in Chemistry (or related science) or equivalent related analytical experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Chemistry (or related science) and/or approximately 7 years scientific work experience, which includes a specialized skill

Previous pharmaceutical industry experience

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum of 5-10 years of analytical experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or other scientific experience

Strong knowledge/experience of cGMPs in areas beyond QC laboratory

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability to perform a wide variety of chemical, instrumental, and chromatographic analyses

Demonstrated mastery of skills at Chemist level and/or expertise in specific topic

Advanced computer skills

Advanced method development and trouble-shooting skills

Thorough understanding of chemical theory on which test methodology is based with strong laboratory testing skills

Appropriate interpersonal and leadership skills

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize and decide appropriate course of actions. Consistently notifies Management of possible compliance and technical issues and suggests/implements corrective actions

Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and make/implement decisions

Fully versed in cGMPs, FDA, and other regulatory agency requirements

Ability to function independently on special projects and follow through to successful completion

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work in a team multi-disciplinary environment interacting on a professional level with peers, subordinate and senior personnel

ACCOUNTABILITY

Assures that testing of products manufactured at the facility is performed per approved procedures and appropriate regulations and that lab operations conform to company standards for safety and performance

Performs technical functions based on mastery of specialized topic, and advises/assists less experienced personnel in the laboratories

Assures the quality of laboratory documentation, i.e., documentation is comprehensive and accurate

Provides leadership in the laboratory in the absence of Management and make appropriate decisions regarding product release and quality

Assists laboratory supervisors with duties, as needed

COMPLEXITY

Serves as backup to management for routine lab operations and in planning laboratory investigations, determining validity of results and appropriate actions

Advises in a technical role less experienced staff, notifying Management of problems/issues or additional training needs

Performs statistical analysis as required for annual product reviews, special studies, investigations, etc. Also must use judgement to raise possible issues to upper management

Initiates operational changes in laboratory, within constraints of policies and procedures to improve cGMP compliance, efficiency, cost, and performance

Assures the integrity of analytical results/documentation generated

Assists the Quality Assurance Department in meeting goals established

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; write; type; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell

The employee must frequently 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.

EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.

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