Pharmaceutical Chemist - Entry Level

Description:

Partner with laboratory personnel to help bring in testing methods for a growing portfolio of products. Will conduct chemical & physical analysis on raw materials to finished product samples determining identity, assay testing, stability testing, and other characteristics. This role is Entry Level and recent chemistry graduates are encouraged to apply. You will be trained on nuances specific to our pharmaceutical industry sector but previous experience in pharma, chemical manufacturing, or food & beverage industries is a plus.

Analytical Methods primarily used:

HPLC (85%)

Direct Injection GC (10%)

FTIR

Photostability Chamber

Karl Fischer Titrations

UV-vis spectrometry

Loss on Drying

Other Responsibilities:

Good Documentation Practices following cGMP regulation

Attention to detail regarding instructions provided via protocols, methods, SOPs, or other tech docs

Investigation of Out of Spec (OOS) results

Maintenance and minor troubleshooting of of instrumentation/equipment

Verification of results by calculations in notebooks, logbooks, and reports while maintaining data integrity

Strictly follow regulations and procedures pertaining to OSHA & Safety

Skills:

Chemistry, Hplc, Analytical chemistry, Gas chromatography, titration, GC, ftir, laboratory, Wet chemistry, stability testing, uv-vis, Karl fischer titration, quality control/testing, Data entry, Chemical handling, glp

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Problem solving

Independent Working

Hazardous Material Handling

Communication skills both verbl and written

Computer skills - Microsoft office and Internet Research

Safe working conditions - Good lab practices (GLP)

Value Proposition:

Become a part of a rapidly growing pharma company with room to grow and experience that will result in upskilling. Work life balance schedule M-F 8a-4:30p CST

Requirements:

BS in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical or related sciences

Zero to three years of laboratory experience preferable in pharmaceutical, chemical or food laboratory

Experience Level:

Entry Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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