Quality Control Chemist

Our client, a nationwide leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, has an immediate need for experienced Quality Control Chemist, to join their growing team in Fairfield. This is a first shift role with plenty of overtime available! Our candidate of choice will have knowledge and/or experience with blending, compression, and tablet handling. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide cGMP compliant laboratory technical support to Manufacturing/Operations in the form of method validation, testing, documentation and. Responsible for the laboratory testing in accordance with company SOP’s as well as cGMP’s and GLP’s. Maintain personal laboratory work area and assist with general laboratory cleaning. Proficient with the operation of instrumentation such as HPLC, UV, GC, KF, AA, FTIR. Daily data entries in laboratory logbooks. Must stand or sit and wear protective equipment where necessary such as a respirator or breathing apparatus for extended periods. Responsible for the peer review of co-workers notebook to ensure compliance to SOP’s and cGMP’s. Responsible for ensuring safety and integrity of product testing while on company premises. Accountable for the production of Good Documentation Practices. Consolidate all notebook pages and Chromatographic scans with the Q.C. section of the batch records. Participate in team-oriented investigations of manufacturing deviations as needed. Familiar with emergency procedures and equipment necessary to safely and effectively respond to an emergency involving hazardous waste. Ensures scientific validity of technical resources. Maintains a safe working environment for all Q.C. personnel. KEY REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or scientific related field. Advanced degree preferred. Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in a Q.C. analytical laboratory role using HPLC, GC, and Infrared spectroscopy. Please apply today to be one of the first to interview for the job!!! Elgen Staffing is the fastest growing staffing agency in New Jersey. With a deep understanding of today’s hiring trends and technologies we have the ability to leverage the most effective recruiting methods to find the best candidates across numerous markets and industries and place them into the appropriate position successfully. Please allow us to help you find your dream job today!