Quality Control Analyst - Chemistry

Description

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst - Chemistry Department/Team Description This position is in the Quality Assurance department and the incumbent will be expected to continuously learn Quality Assurance systems manufacturing and effectively engage in relationships with peers in the laboratories Manufacturing/Production and personnel in other departments as needed. Once the incumbent is assigned specific products on which to perform the quality assurance tests or provide development or troubleshooting the incumbent will have considerable impact on results from his/her work. Material can be rejected and manufacturing procedures can be altered significantly either in schedule changes or in process itself. The Drug Product testing team is responsible for Quality Control testing of over-the-counter pharmaceutical in process and finished packaged goods manufactured in Myerstown. In addition the drug product testing team is also responsible for ensuring over the counter drug products within the stability program are tested according to the stability schedule and meet shelf-life specifications. This is a fast-paced energetic team that works together to meet aggressive throughput times to support a lean manufacturing operation. Focus is on Finished Goods testing. Position Summary - Perform the analysis on intermediates and finished products following prescribed procedures to provide the information base leading to intermediates/product disposition. Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving as directed. Position Duties and Responsibilities - Perform standard qualitative and quantitative analysis on in-process products pure drug substances and finished pharmaceutical preparations employing accepted gravimetric and spectrophotometer procedures in accordance with approved testing procedures of BAYER the National Formulary NF and the United States Pharmacopoeia USP. - Utilize standard bench chemistry technique as well as sophisticated electronic instrumentation including HPLC spectrophotometer viscometer etc. - Maintain records of all analysis information of assigned products on data sheets for permanent file and proper entry of information on laboratory forms. - Evaluate all data obtained from analysis if discrepancy or deviation occurs consult with Supervisor and recommend additional testing if necessary. - Perform routine analytical testing of in-process finished Bulk products and Stability products to determine that the materials meet compendia and/or company standards. - Adhere to the pertinent aspects of Corporate and plant safety programs and adhering to GMPs ISO standards or other regulations. - Assist in investigating non-compliance investigations. - Assist with troubleshooting analytical methodology and instrumentation malfunctions. - Perform special assignments as directed by supervisor.

Skills

quality assurance, chemistry, quality control, wet chemistry, gmp, hplc, laboratory, qc

Top Skills Details

quality assurance,chemistry,quality control,wet chemistry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Familiarity with NF, USP, and EP testing procedures preferred.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Myerstown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2025.

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