QC Analyst
Medvacon Life Sciences, Winchester, KY, United States
This is a temp-to-hire position.
Important Notice: Protecting Your Information
Medvacon Talent Acquisition only conducts initial video interviews via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. All communication will come from an email address ending in @medvacon.com. If you receive a message that seems suspicious or is not from our official domain, please report it immediately to jobs@medvacon.com.
ONSITE POSITION - SHIFT - MON-FRI 11PM - 7:30AM - DURATION 6 MONTHS
I. Position Overview:
A QC Analytical chemist is an entry level position for individuals who use their understanding of
science to perform the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day analysis, including
generation and analysis of data. Their work is “hands on” in an analytical lab and requires analytical
testing, computer operating, record keeping, and report writing abilities. This position performs the
quality testing needed for raw material, in-process, finished goods, stability, and cleaning validation
analysis.
II. Specific Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Perform efficient/reliable/high quality analytical testing in accordance with
USP/NF/EP/JP/FCC/etc. or customer supplied guidelines. Typical testing may include
Dissolution, Titration, Polarimetry, Loss on Drying, Viscosity, Residue on Ignition, Heavy Metal
Content, FTIR, HPLC, and GC, etc.
• Maintain accurate written records of all analysis performed.
• Accurately interpret and effectively communicate analytical results and issues.
• Schedule daily tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• General knowledge of the use and operation of basic laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Responsible for operating in a safe manner, must be familiar with basic laboratory and
chemical hygiene practices
• Become proficient in standard operating procedures and test methods.
• Ability to work in a “flow to the work” team environment.
• In combination with other lab personnel, be responsible for a clean and safe work
environment.
• Perform peer review of analytical testing and write up.
• Write SOPs on an as needed basis.
III. Essential Skills and Experience:
Education or Equivalent:
• Bachelors degree om Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences (preferred
Chemistry or Biology).
• Work Experience – 0-5 years in Quality, Laboratory, Clinical or Chemical manufacturing role
(including internships or co-op experience).
Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
• Ability to multi-task with high efficiency.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain efficiency.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic knowledge of lab safety and the ability to work safely with chemicals of varying potency.
• General computer literacy including use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform analytical testing while standing for long periods of time
• Accurate testing on the first attempt under pressure of production details.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
Important Notice: Protecting Your Information
Medvacon Talent Acquisition only conducts initial video interviews via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. All communication will come from an email address ending in @medvacon.com. If you receive a message that seems suspicious or is not from our official domain, please report it immediately to jobs@medvacon.com.