Chemist
Intertek
Chemist - Intertek Whitehouse – Trace Organics
Intertek Pharmaceutical Services located in Whitehouse, New Jersey, USA, is a cGMP contract testing, analytical research and development laboratory. Intertek Pharmaceutical Services works directly with both large and small pharmaceutical companies to help bring safe and effective pharmaceutical products to market. An opportunity has arisen for a Chemist to join this organization within the Trace Organics workteam. The team utilizes state of the art Orbitrap instrumentation to support and solve complex analytical problems primarily focused on extractables and leachables.
Please explore the links below to learn more about the Intertek Whitehouse site and the extractables and leachables offerings within the Trace Organics Group. http://www.intertek.com/pharmaceutical/analysis/whitehouse-nj/
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a motivated individual who is seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity. We offer coaching, feedback, on-site and off-site training and growth opportunities to develop each employee’s career. This fast-paced, flexible environment provides direct interaction with clients to allow the chemist to directly understand the client’s needs and to appreciate the potential impact on patient quality of life. If you are looking for an opportunity to work with an expert team of accomplished scientists focused on solving difficult technical challenges, we want to talk with you.
Salary & Benefits Information
The base wage or salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000. In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek, you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
Intertek's Chemical & Pharmaceuticals team brings quality and safety to life through regulatory guidance and supply chain assurance to support your unique pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical outsourcing requirements. Over the last 20 years, our network of laboratories and regulatory experts have provided high quality custom pharmaceutical services ensuring Total Quality Assurance for some of the world’s largest and most innovative pharmaceutical companies.
What you’ll do:
- Key contributor to study design, study performance, data processing and report generation for complex extractable studies.
- Execute extractable studies, extractable-leachable correlation studies, mass spectrometry-based method validations, leachable studies and material characterization studies as part of a team
- Author and compile complex analytical reports for extractable studies, extractable and leachable correlation studies and method validation studies.
- Process complex liquid chromatography mass spectrometry data for extractable studies
- Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain and repair complex mass spectrometry based instrumentation.
- Prepare samples for trace level analysis using advanced techniques including closed vessel extraction and autoclave assisted extraction. Contribute to generation of white papers, posters and industry presentations
- Update SOPs to incorporate tests for new instrumentation. Contribute to design and evaluation of tests for use in instrument calibration.
- Assure projects follow current procedures and regulations
- Write procedures, observations and results in notebooks
- Prepare standards, solutions, and samples using a variety of techniques
- Measure, collect and record test data in accordance with written procedures
- Distinguish good measurements from poor ones and identify appropriate next steps
- Perform basic calculations
- Effectively collaborate with colleagues on laboratory techniques, sample preparation, instrumentation, data analysis, documentation, and safety
- Ensure compliance of company/client SOP, protocols, safety policies, methods, or other procedures with government rules and regulations
- Use computer systems and software programs - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), data acquisition programs - to acquire and document results
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
Expected level of experience would conform to:
BS in Chemistry or related degree + 5 years of work experience
MS in Chemistry or related degree + 2 years of work experience
PhD in Chemistry or related degree
- Experience working in a cGMP regulatory environment
- Experience with and knowledge of LC/MS, including the Thermo QExactive and Exploris 120
- Experience with Thermo LC/MS programs, including TraceFinder and Compound Discoverer.
- Experience with extractables and leachables study set-up, analysis and reporting.
- Experience with trace level method validation experience
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Excellent organization/multitasking, project management, and communication skills
- Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment
- Strong computer skills and familiarity of Microsoft Office software expertise including Word, Excel and Outlook
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.