Associate Analytical Scientist I (QC)
Company: Cambrex
Location: Longmont
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Company Information
You Matter to Cambrex.
Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing
organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and
analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. With more
than 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,400
professionals servicing global clients, Cambrex is a trusted
partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form
development and manufacturing.
Your Work Matters.
At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have
the opportunity to:
- engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients
they serve
- learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and
safe environment
- strengthen connections with coworkers and the community
We're committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of
valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. - We
offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life
insurance, planning for retirement, and more!
Your Future Matters.
Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing
excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety,
we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our
global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to
improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a
career where You Matter by applying today!
Job Overview
The Associate Analytical Scientist I (QC) is a quality control
chemist capable of executing analytical methods and provide general
analytical support. They will be able to organize routine work with
supervision and evaluate and interpret generated data, and they
will frequently exercise sound judgment within defined procedures
and practices to determine appropriate action.
Responsibilities
- Maintain working knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and
scientific methodologies necessary to perform assigned
tasks.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with cGMP and other
regulatory guidelines.
- Perform assigned tasks carefully, safely, and on schedule
according to SOPs and supervisor instructions.
- Perform calibrations and verifications of instrumentation
according to procedures with little to no supervision.
- Execute analytical methods for release and stability monitoring
of bulk drug substances and drug products under cGMP
requirements.
- Generate hand-written records of actions accurately and legibly
on appropriate documentation with minimal errors.
- Compile, maintain, interpret and extrapolate results of
analysis and communicate these results to supervisor.
- Utilize Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
according to procedure for inventory management and data
entry.
- Participate in group and project meetings as required.
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and testing supplies as
directed.
- Enter project hours promptly and update project status on
appropriate tracking and/or timekeeping systems.
- Attend and apply new training as required.
- Participate in and comply with all current safety, health and
environmental programs.
- Communicate issues or challenges to senior staff and/or
laboratory management and shares ideas of process
improvements.
- May review basic test data acquired by others and document
witness of others' activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills
- Some experience in science-related laboratory setting with
understanding of safe chemical handling practices.
- Basic analytical chemistry-related laboratory technique
(college level) and some understanding with simple
chemistry-related experimental design.
- Perform common analytical test methods required (pH, simple
assay, physical characterizations, etc.) with some
guidance.
- Ability to accurately and consistently perform simple
calculations as directed and effortlessly perform common unit
conversions without instruction.
- Early practical industry exposure to cross functional technical
departments.
- Demonstrates understanding of the purpose and principles of
cGMP and follows cGMP procedures with few errors requiring
rework.
- Ability to use and understand some common analytical
instruments according to laboratory procedures.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates good ability to receive and apply feedback for
performance improvement.
- Demonstrates ability to solicit guidance when appropriate to
improve performance.
- May support peer-led laboratory investigations with manager
support.
- Demonstrates ability to handle testing and other assignments
within reasonable timeframes as expected by peers and
management.
- Demonstrates ability to share ideas with peers.
- Basic understanding of safe handling of chemicals.
- Basic understanding of general laboratory techniques and simple
chemistry reactions.
- Ability to record simple data and information legibly and
accurately on technical documents including logbooks, forms, and
laboratory notebooks with minimal errors.
- Perform simple technical review of data recorded by peers on
logbooks, forms, and laboratory notebooks and identify
mistakes.
- Ability to initiate quality events with direct
supervision.
- Strives to engage in group/team improvement projects.
- Able to understand the importance of Cambrex
initiatives.
- Ability to operate laboratory equipment and computers.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements
- BS in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or similar
science-related field and 0+ years industry experience.
The hiring range in Colorado for this position is $50,000/year -
$68,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on
job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience of the
applicant, internal equity and alignment with market data. - This
information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. This
position includes a competitive benefits package.
Cambrex is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and
will consider all qualified applicants for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or
disability status.
Keywords: Cambrex, Longmont , Associate Analytical Scientist I (QC), Other , Longmont, Colorado
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