Quality Control Analyst
Job Description Job Description The QC Analyst I - is an entry-level role in the analytical Quality Control responsible for performing testing of raw materials, in-process and finished pharmaceutical dosage forms, products on stability, cleaning verification samples following written procedures and applicable SOPs, to clearly document activities performed during testing and to calculate and report results on applicable specification documents. Performs physical and chemical analysis of raw materials, components, in-process and finished pharmaceutical products, including products on stability, according to written methods or compendial methods as applicable, material specifications, using analytical techniques such as IR spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and chromatographic techniques adhering to company policies as identified in standard operating procedures (SOPs). Prepares samples for analysis involving thorough cleanliness and complex steps for analysis using chromatographic techniques and other analytical techniques as applicable in compliance with cGMP and current safety regulations. Creates and maintains laboratory record documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements. Actively participates in investigation of laboratory results, when required. Prepares volumetric test solutions following USP or in-house methods for wet chemical tests, standardizes such solutions as required, standardizes API for use as in-house reference standard as assigned. Qualifications Education / Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Chemistry or related field – Required. Less than one year testing of chemicals/pharmaceutical products – Required. Must be able to read and understand analytical procedures – Required. Must be able to effectively communicate results, problems, or issues, in English verbally as well as in writing – Required. Must be computer literate. Must be precise and consistent in day-to-day analysis, easily trainable, and ready to learn. Must be able to work in a team environment and be flexible to easily adapt to changes in assignments. Must follow safe practices as identified in appropriate SDS while working with chemicals and must follow applicable state and federal regulations. Must possess a working knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques, such as analytical weighing, quantitative transfer, preparation of quantitative solutions, analytical dilutions, spectrophotometric analytical techniques, dissolution and drug release, disintegration, moisture determination (Karl Fischer, Coulometric, LOD), thin-layer chromatographic technique, gas chromatographic techniques, HPLC, and measuring physical parameters (bulk and tapped densities, and particle size by sieve analysis). Must be able to follow compendial (USP/EP/BP/JP) procedures for wet chemical tests. Must understand and apply cGMP requirements applicable to quality control laboratory. Company Description Beacon Hill Life Sciences, a part of BHSG, a specialty division, is a national staffing organization that provides contract, direct (permanent), FSP/outsourcing and consulting to pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech and contract research organizations. Beacon Hill Life Sciences places contractors in all 50 states by seamlessly coordinating recruiting resources in local and regional markets with Beacon Hill Life Sciences National Recruiting & Delivery, a dedicated national recruiting team that focuses exclusively on national accounts, supporting regional recruiting operations and delivering contractors to all markets in the U.S. Whether start-ups or the Fortune 500, the public or private sector, Beacon Hill Life Sciences matches world class talent with exceptional opportunities. Company Description Beacon Hill Life Sciences, a part of BHSG, a specialty division, is a national staffing organization that provides contract, direct (permanent), FSP/outsourcing and consulting to pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech and contract research organizations. Beacon Hill Life Sciences places contractors in all 50 states by seamlessly coordinating recruiting resources in local and regional markets with Beacon Hill Life Sciences National Recruiting & Delivery, a dedicated national recruiting team that focuses exclusively on national accounts, supporting regional recruiting operations and delivering contractors to all markets in the U.S. Whether start-ups or the Fortune 500, the public or private sector, Beacon Hill Life Sciences matches world class talent with exceptional opportunities.