Associate Specialist, Chemist - Quality Control

Job DescriptionAre you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!Our Quality Control group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements.  Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.Primary ResponsibilitiesEmployee must show ability to perform routine assignments and develops competence by performing structured work assignmentsAbility to use existing procedures to perform routine testingRequires knowledge and exposure to fundamental laboratory instrumentation, theories, principles, and conceptsReceives instruction, guidance, and direction from others and also seeks advice/information from others when addressing serious business issues that may impact other functionsBuilds and promotes the Team’s effectiveness through actions that demonstrate respect and appreciation for diverse perspectivesDemonstrates understanding of customer needs, requirements, and expectationsSeeks new ways to improve services to customersSpeaks up on tough issues and expresses views and ideas at the right time while actively encouraging Team members to make suggestions and share ideasWorks to develop new skills and abilitiesReadily accepts performance feedback and incorporates this feedback into future performanceAssists other Team members, including helping with developmental activitiesLearns to use new problem-solving tools to surface and solve issuesApplies general knowledge of company business developed through education and past experienceAbility to interpret our Company Quality Policies, Guidelines and Testing Procedures for daily applicationUnderstands and applies regulatory/compliance requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), and related regulations, and has the ability to interpret those regulations for implementation in the workplacePossesses a basic knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures in the Quality Control discipline, including the knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical testingActive with developing technical writing capabilities and is able to compile straightforward investigations and procedures, and recommend scientifically sound corrective actionsPossesses a basic knowledge and ability to operate lab instrumentation required to complete job responsibilitiesUses existing procedures to perform routine testingAbility to independently respond to basic requests for data and trending of dataCommunicates information and asks questions to check for understandingDevelops small scale presentations and presents to own work Team or small groups with the assistance of othersLimited decision-making authority and works within technical guidelines/direction to achieve objectives and meet deadlinesAccountable for technical contribution to work or project TeamEducation RequirementsBachelor degree in Science, Engineering, or related disciplineExperience and SkillsRequiredProficient with Microsoft Word and ExcelAbility to work with others on a teamAccountability for own actions, and ability to prioritizeKnowledge of regulatory and current GMP principlesPreferredOperating laboratory equipment:  HPLC, dissolution apparatus, KF, etc.Utilizing Empower | Labware/LIMSExecution of root cause analysisBackground in technical writing including but not limited to: updating of standard operating procedures and writing quality notificationsKnowledge of Tier processesExecuting 5S principlesSalary Range: $65,100 - $102,500Required Skills: Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Method Development, Analytical Problem Solving, Bioburden Testing, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Chemical Analysis, Data Analysis, Disease Prevention, Global Manufacturing, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Karl Fischer Titrations, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Techniques, Lab Testing Equipment, Microbiology Research, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Performance Feedback, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Quality Control Management, Response Management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Teamwork {+ 2 more}Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA Supplement​We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US S