A Chemist I must demonstrate a high level of initiative and self motivation, be adaptive, flexible, capable of operating effectively within a team-oriented environment, and able to balance multiple priorities in a time sensitive work environment. The quality and results of your work will support the process validation, stability evaluation and release of finished products leading to the success of Impax products within the marketplace and an improved quality of life for our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Follow the guidance and instruction of Supervisors and trainers.


• Work closely with Supervisor to monitor test progress and results.


• Follow FDA GMP guidelines, company SOP’s and established test methods.


• Support a culture of “quality” in the laboratory environment.


• Perform laboratory analysis on incoming raw materials, in-process samples, finished products and stability samples per established test methods.


• Prepare samples for chromatographic analysis, prepare standard and reagent solutions including buffers, mobile phase, diluents, etc.


• May perform cleaning validation using HPLC and UV methods.


• Learn to maintain the HPLC system.


• Must learn to perform Potency Assay, Blend Uniformity, Content Uniformity and Impurities testing by HPLC.


• May perform GC, FTIR, UV/Vis, Dissolution, IC, TLC, KF titration, LOD, Hardness and/or other wet chemistry techniques as instructed.


• Record test results in Lab Notebook; notes should be recorded promptly following a test and should be neat and accurate.


• Support projects as directed that lead to technical studies of the manufacture processes.


• Must organize work and budget the use of time in order to be efficient and results oriented.


• Perform and support 5S housekeeping duties (sort, straighten, sweep, standardize, sustain).


• Other tasks as needed in the QC Lab.

Requirements:

• BS degree in science related field; one with chemistry degree is preferred; other field such as Biology major with equivalent chemistry background may also qualify.


• Must have strong mathematical skills and experience of basic wet chemistry techniques.


• Must have computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel.


• Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.


• Must be able to push, pull and occasionally move 50 lbs (dissolution containers)