Qc Chemist

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Job Title

QC Chemist

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Minnetonka, MN location in the Vascular division

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.

As a part of the Abbott Analytical Chemistry Department, the individual will perform qualitative and quantitative analytical analyses in a Quality Control cGMP laboratory. The position will support CRM combination medical device product release and drug stability programs. The QC Chemist will take responsibility for all aspects batch release and stability testing for drug-related attributes for combination medical devices per approved test methods and departmental procedures.

What You’ll Work On

• Perform batch release/stability analytical testing for combination devices for drug related attributes (assay, impurities, ID, drug release/dissolution, etc.).
• Perform USP/EP monograph testing for raw materials.
• Prepare chemical solutions (reference materials, mobile phase, buffers) per approved analytical test methods.
• Prepare and analyze samples for testing by a variety of techniques (HPLC, GC, dissolution apparatus, Karl Fischer, etc.).
• Evaluate analytical data against product specifications and communicate results to management.
• Write summary reports/Certificates of Analysis for product testing.
• Generate and maintain laboratory records per QMS requirements.
• Document and review laboratory experiments in electronic lab notebook/LIMs system.
• Perform laboratory cleaning and instrument maintenance.
• Anticipate, recognize, and resolve simple technical issues through knowledge, use of technical resources including literature, internal SMEs, and well formulated, logical experimentation.

Required Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Chemistry.
• 1-3 years of experience in Pharmaceuticals.
• GMP laboratory experience performing batch release testing for pharmaceutical/combination medical device products.
• Knowledge of USP/EP monographs and ICH quality guidelines as pertains to QC laboratory operations.
• Excellent writing/laboratory documentation skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn and follow all departmental SOPs, work instructions, and test methods.
• Ability to work independently in fast-moving environment where priorities frequently change.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
• Possess ability to understand business requirements and organize work schedule independently.
• Must be able to handle multiple assignments concurrently and communicate roadblocks/issues promptly while maintaining the highest quality work.
• Must be capable of learning to operate various analytical instruments including:
  HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV, dissolution apparatus, balances, Karl Fisher, microscope, pH meter and other analytical equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365
• Experience with Waters Empower, Waters ELN, and Labware LIMs software strongly desired.
• Desire to learn QC laboratory operations in a highly regulated environment and passion to excel in their work.

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.