Job Summary

The Quality Specialist I, Chemist is responsible for supporting the operations and manufacturing process by performing routine and non-routine analytical testing and GMP review in support of the analysis of raw materials, packaging components, ancillary solutions, in-process samples, finished product method development and/or transfers, cleaning/process validations, and stability samples. Will follow standard procedures in accordance with cGMP, GLP, DEA and company policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned testing in a timely and organized manner in accordance with cGMP, GLP, DEA and company policies and procedures.
• Document all necessary and relevant information in an accurate and a clear concise manner as per cGMPs.
• Operate and maintain all analytical instrumentation and equipment as per established procedures.
• Write, revise, develop and evaluate operational and maintenance procedures.
• Communicate openly within the group to provide and gather information, to optimize the use of resources and to optimize efficiency.
• Provide training and assistance to other group members.
• Actively participate in investigations, problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Ensure that equipment and working areas are maintained with good safety and housekeeping practices.
• Re-stock chemicals and consumables used in analysis.
• Prepare and present data summaries (written and oral) as necessary.
• Assist in writing and performing method validations and method transfers and assist in process validations.
• Perform equipment validations IQs, OQs, PQs, and MQs, if necessary, provide assistance and technical support to other groups with chemical testing needs and perform troubleshooting of analytical methods and instrumentation.
• Perform other related assignments and duties as required and assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

The incumbent must have a BA or BS degree in Chemistry or closely related science . The incumbent must have a BA or BS degree in Chemistry or closely related science. Prior GxP laboratory experience of six months - two years is highly preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must demonstrate comprehension of at least one analytical technology (HPLC, GC, Dissolution, Automation, or Spectroscopy – UV/Vis, NIR, IR, or AA/AE); and should have a familiarity with cGMPs and FDA requirements. Must have a familiarity with computerized laboratory environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)

There are no positions reporting to this position.

Physical and Environmental

• Perform job functions in various positions that may require sitting, stooping, balancing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and/or reaching. While sitting for an extended period of time on a routine basis, incumbent may use the following equipment: Personal computer, telephone/ other voice communication devices, copier, fax, scanners, or other specialized equipment used in an office setting.
• Lift and maneuver equipment and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Take samples which may require stretching, bending, or twisting to remove product from the equipment and/or drums.
• Use small hand and power tools to perform incidental maintenance.

• Perform cleaning and assembly/disassembly on laboratory equipment which may require pulling, pushing, or twisting to remove equipment shields, parts and panels. Equipment and parts could weigh up to 20 pounds. Also requires operation of industrial hose (water) and physical exertion (repetitive wiping, rubbing and scrubbing) to clean equipment and laboratory surfaces.
• Ability to work a 10 hour per day/4-day work week; 40 hours per week with overtime as required.

Additional Information

Relocation is not offered for this position.

Purdue Pharma does not sponsor or facilitate any U.S. work or training authorization for this position. All applicants must have unrestricted and independent authorization to work or participate in an internship or training program at Purdue Pharma.

Minimum required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities are included in the posting. The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the company may revise the job description at any time.