Randstad has an immediate opportunity for a Quality Control Analyst to work in Myerstown, PA. In this position, you will be responsible for quality control testing of over-the-counter pharmaceutical in process and finished packaged goods. In addition, you will work within a team to ensure over the counter drug products within the stability program are tested according to the stability schedule and meet shelf-life specifications. This is a fast-paced, energetic team that works together to meet aggressive throughput times to support a lean manufacturing operation. Focus is on Finished Goods testing.
This is a fully onsite position, relocation cost reimbursement is not available. Local candidates are preferred.
What you will do:
- Perform standard qualitative and quantitative analysis on in-process products, pure drug substances and finished pharmaceutical preparations employing accepted gravimetric and spectrophotometer procedures, in accordance with approved testing procedures of the National Formulary (NF) and the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP).
- Utilize standard bench chemistry technique as well as sophisticated electronic instrumentation, including HPLC, spectrophotometer, viscometer, etc.
- Maintain records of all analysis information of assigned products on data sheets for permanent file and proper entry of information on laboratory forms.
- Perform routine analytical testing of in-process, finished Bulk products and Stability products to determine that the materials meet compendia and/or company standards.
- Adhere to the pertinent aspects of Corporate and plant safety programs and adhering to GMP's, ISO standards or other regulations.
Must Haves:
- Education Minimum Requirement - Bachelors Degree
- At least 1 year of lab experience preferred (outside of bachelor's degree), preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. A working knowledge of statistics, data processing and good manufacturing practices is desirable. A thorough understanding of National Formulary (NF); United States Pharmacopoeia (USP); and European Pharmacopoeia (EP) testing procedures, as well as, US Pharmaceutical Industry Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), quality control methods and procedures are preferred.
- Experience in wet analytical methods and instrumentation techniques preferred; HPLC, UV, GC, IR, and AA preferred.
- Knowledge, practical application, and understanding of analytical chemistry is required to perform the functions of this position.
Next Steps:
For immediate consideration, send your resume to ...@randstadusa.com.