Analytical Chemist

Position: Analytical Chemist

Responsibilities:

• Perform API, Finished Product drug substances and excipients Release testing, method development, method evaluation, method validation, method transfers; API Characterizations;excipients testing; and particle size analysis
• Accurately compile and report data
• Perform method development, analytical method validations, and method transfers
• Perform audits of lab notebooks, analytical data, and analytical reports
• Possess a demonstrated ability to write scientific reports.
• Has a thorough understanding of USP methods used in the laboratory
• Review audit work of other analysts
• Participate in a leadership capacity, in one or more of several laboratory committees (e.g. Safety instrumentation, GMP, SOP etc.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in chemistry or a related science
• 2+ years experience and a fundamental knowledge of various instruments and wet chemical analytical techniques used in pharmaceutical analysis is preferred
• Proficient in the basic theory and operating principles of HPLC, UV, FTIR, GLC, and Malvern & Beckman Coulter particle size analyzers
• Thorough understanding of USP methods used in the laboratory
• Possess a strong cGMP awareness and understanding

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 aerotek.com. Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.