DEPARTMENT: Quality Control

JOB CATEGORY: R&D

JOB TITLE: QC Lab Technician

DUTIES:

This position requires utilization of independent judgement to analyze raw

materials, in-process, intermediate and final product, stability, and

microbiology samples for the pharmaceutical industry, using various validated

methodology as well as experimental ones. The position uses critical thinking

and understanding of analytical equipment and chemical compatibility to

accurately and safely analyze chemical entities in order to make a

determination of the quality of manufactured pharmaceutical compounds.

Workplace may include working in a variety of areas where chemicals are used

and stored. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

• Must use independent judgment in this position to analyze and make determinations as to the quality of a product, using analytical equipment pertinent to the appropriate application of skills. Use various laboratory procedures related to analysis of bulk and pharmaceutical chemicals.
• Perform analysis of samples using various laboratory equipment and techniques such as FT-IR, Loss On Drying, Non-volatile Residue, Titrations, moisture analysis by Karl Fischer, in addition to other methods. Operate LC and GC systems in order to complete analyses of various types of samples. Maintain a thorough and neat laboratory notebook.
• Understand company production schedules (ie. SampleTrak, delivery schedules, Invoicing and planning schedules) to independently determine testing priorities. Troubleshoot fixes for various instruments in the laboratory. May perform peer review of various commercial product laboratory data
• Aid in the safe disposal of laboratory chemicals generated during an analytical procedure. Assist with laboratory investigations in various forms.
• Skills: Candidates must be open to any shift including weekends and holidays

KEYWORDS:

Education: Degrees in Chemistry or Biochemistry HIGHLY

PREFERRED or an appropriate science or an equivalent combination of education

and experience.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED SKILLS:

IR

LAB TECHNICIAN

LABORATORY

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

MICROBIOLOGY

Additional Skills:

TITRATIONS

TRAINING

BIOCHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY

EQUIPMENT SALES

INVOICING

ABOUT AEROTEK:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.