Our Client is a Leading Contract Chemistry Organization serving as an outsourcing partner for the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries.– is seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve as Chemical Operations Scientist 1, reporting to the Associate Director or Director of Process Chemistry or GMP Operations, in their central NJ location.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct chemical operations and processing activities with a focus on work in non-GMP and cGMP kilo lab(s).
• Conduct chemical operations in small-scale glassware (e.g. 1-5L glass reactors), small-scale purification units (e.g. Biotage, Isolera or similar system are desirable) in preparation for larger scale manufacturing.
• Maintain Good Documentation Practice.
• Willingness to work with high potency compounds is desirable, but not required.
• Receive, sample, label and ship chemicals and products.
• Assist chemists in non-GMP and cGMP kilo lab(s) with batch set-up, chemical supply staging, preparative chemistry processing, area clean up and vessel clean out.
• Become proficient in all non-GMP and GMP SOPs
• Research production/processing equipment or fixtures for purchase and gather data relating to their ability to meet organizational needs.
• Develop, maintain, and provide training for Company personnel on non-GMP kilo lab processes and procedures.
• Manage non-GMP kilo lab equipment reservation, check out, clean out and check in processes.
• Provide overall upkeep, maintenance, organization, and housekeeping of non-GMP and kilo lab suite.
• Dispose of waste and empty containers generated from the kilo lab chemical processing activity and direct Company personnel working on non-GMP kilo lab processes to do the same.
• Trouble-shoot, maintain, repair, purchase, replace and install defined kilo lab-related equipment and services.
• Perform cleaning of chemical processing equipment’s and the kilo lab facilities.
• Ensures kilo lab equipment is maintained in good working order.
• Coordinate and perform requisite monitoring and record keeping for all chemical-related permits.
• Maintain organized and clean kilo lab facility.
• Coordinate kilo lab glassware repair/service with third party provider.
• Perform all job responsibilities with an uncompromising adherence to appropriate PPE utilization.
• Carry out job responsibilities with an uncompromising level of safety and professionalism.
• Complete, understand and acknowledge all Company assigned and required training by due dates.
• Follow all company, site, and laboratory Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)-related protocols, processes, guidelines, and SOPs. Actively participate in EHS discussions with peers and management for continuous improvement of EHS practices.
• Perform other job-related duties and ad hoc facility-related projects as assigned by manager.

Requirements:

• BA/BS or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in preparative chemistry laboratory and/or manufacturing facilty with preference for cGMP experience.
• Experience within the chemical or pharmaceutical industry is required.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of setting and meeting aggressive targets and timely execution of objectives.
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse population sets.
• Ability to communicate candidly, clearly, and timely.
• Experience in working on, positively contributing to, and leading teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft®Office™and other job-related software and applications.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position. Must be able to walk, stand, crawl, stoop, crouch, bend or reach above and below shoulders height frequently. This job requires twisting and turning of the body and the use of both hands.

The above requirements and qualifications are meant to describe the general nature of the position and do not represent all duties to be performed by the selected candidate. Please note that only candidates who are under consideration for the position will be contacted. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on basis of qualifications, merit and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.