Finished Product Coordinator

Finished Product Coordinator
accupac is hiring for a full-time Finished Product Coordinator to join our 1st shift in Lakewood, NJ
Finished Product Coordinator Job Functions:
The Finished Product Coordinator position is responsible for managing all activities associated with the daily operation of the Quality Control analytical laboratory. This includes training, resolving technical problems, and prioritizing the laboratory schedule to meet the Manufacturing and Production timelines.
The Coordinator serves as a critical interface between the laboratory and other departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assure that testing priorities are consistent with Manufacturing and Production schedules
• Review and approve final chromatographic data ensuring complete and properly documented results
• Follow up and communicate status of urgent items ,issues and schedule changes.
• Develop contingency plans to avoid missing schedule requirements.
• Assure adequate communication of priorities exists between the lab and other departments/sites, and within the lab from shift to shift
• Resolve problems with instruments , test methods, lab chemicals, standards, and samples.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of GMP documentations and testing procedures
• Assure that all raw materials, bulks, and finished goods are tested in accordance with customer requirements
• Initiate the Out-of-Specification procedure. Assure test failures are investigated and documented, and that CA/Pas are employed
• Assist in solving Manufacturing and Production problems
• Assure calibrations, standards, log books and other GMP compliant activities are performed in the laboratory
• Perform routine laboratory analysis as need and all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements of the Job:

• Experience in GMP pharmaceutical product testing
• Experience in pharmaceutical Quality Control or R & D
• Understanding of USP testing methodology, analytical chemistry/instrumentation, particularly HPLC and GC
• Effective interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to use computers for word processing and data manipulation
• Ability to manage multi-tasks and deal with several issues simultaneously, through prioritization, delegation, and “hands-on” personal effort in a fast paced, high volume environment
• Thorough understanding of laboratory safety requirements and the MSDS system
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret technical data, drawing and charts

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for 50% of the work day
• Walking/standing on concrete floors up to six hours each work day
• Hear/Execute clear speech, in person and over the telephone
• Bending/Stooping repeatedly
• Climbing step stools and maintaining balance
• Life/Carry items up to 40 pounds
• Pushing/Pulling items up to 75 pounds
• Hear phones ring, alarms sound through ambient noise and everyday conversation
• Possess color vision

Supervisory Responsibilities: Analytical Chemists
Travel: Minimal
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in chemistry or closely related discipline with a curricula heavy in chemistry from a four-year college is required. Advanced degree in analytical chemistry is preferred and a minimum of three years working as a chemist in a GMP manufacturing environment.