Quality Control Analyst III

Pay: $35-$44/hr on w2

Rensselaer, NY 12144

Monday to Friday, 6 PM to 6 AM

Hours: 57.5 hr/week


MUST HAVE:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

5+ years’ pharmaceutical experience in QC for APIs /Finished dosages

Must have working knowledge of GC and HPLCs



Essential job duties

Perform analytical testing for incoming, in-process, raw material and final products, and stability samples using equipment such as balances, pipettes, pH meter, UV/Visible spectrophotometer, Total Organic Carbon analyzer, etc.
Perform chromatography (Liquid/GC) after extensive qualification and training
Perform wet chemistry assays
Regularly perform water sample collection
Back up for QC analytical instrument maintenance and calibration
Performance of QC general laboratory equipment maintenance, laboratory housekeeping and preparation of the laboratory for audits
Assist in the review of QC data and provide summaries to management as needed
Assist QC Management, as needed, in the completion of OOS, deviations and CAPAs investigations for QC
Backup for QC analytical sample receipt for internal testing, outside laboratory testing, login, processing, shipment, tracking, distribution of test results, and closure


Knowledge, skills and abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with limited supervision
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects independently
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Proficient use of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite and instrument manufacture-based systems
Knowledgeable in FDA GMPs (21 CFR, 211, 820, and/or 600); ISO 9001 and 13485 a plus
Physical requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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