Scientist II and III QC - Full-time / Part-time

Job Summary:

Independently perform routine testing of process validation samples, raw materials, finished products, stability samples, and IPT samples, while adhering to SOPs and GLPs, and working in a cGMP compliant environment. Analyze and interpret results in written and oral format. Participate in the training and guidance of less experienced employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine tests of raw materials/finished products/stability samples/ IPT /PV samples including dissolution, assays, impurities, content uniformity, particle size distribution, density, water determination by KF, preparation and standardization of solutions, and tests according to the monographs/LIMS Procedures and USP, working independently. Follow all SOPs and Safety Guidelines to ensure compliance with a cGMP environment and Client Safety Practices.
• Maintain accurate lab LIMS and complete all related analytical reports, in compliance with SOPs.
• Ensure notebooks are reviewed in a timely manner, in accordance with SOPs.
• Analyze and interpret results in written and oral format in consultation with supervisor/project leaders.
• Review of analytical data of laboratory associates.
• Perform troubleshooting of day to day laboratory issues, in consultation with supervisor/project leaders.
• Train and provide guidance and feedback to other Scientists in the Quality Control department.
• Oversee the maintenance of the laboratory area for the workgroup, to ensure cleanliness and organization on an ongoing basis.
• Audit log books for compliance on a quarterly basis.

Education and or Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or related scientific field OR 5+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Office Suite Word Processing software.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Analytical- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation software used in Client laboratories.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to carry out necessary computations and to draw and interpret graphs.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

The physical demands/work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment is representative of a group laboratory environment.

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .

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