MD Analytical Scientist - 1st Shift

Description

Provides scientific and analytical support contributing to cGMP lab work in the development of new analytical methods and improvements of existing methods by performing the following duties.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops scientifically valid testing methods (i.e. identity, purity, strength, and composition as well as limits on contaminants, adulterants) for both incoming raw materials and products to meet the qualitative and quantitative claims for active ingredients/strength markers.
• Writes standard operating procedures, justifications, investigations and testing methods in compliance with company policies and procedures and cGMPs.
• Performs required lab work and/or reference searches in analytical chemistry, chemistry and biochemistry to facilitate NOW product analyses and development.
• Provides training and mentoring to QC analytical laboratory staff.
• Executes method transfers to QC lab on-site and at satellite locations.
• Verifies, adopts and applies official analytical methods (i.e. AOAC, USP) and other published methods to raw materials and finished products.
• Troubleshoots and solves technical problems that occur during innovative analytical methods development and regular QC testing.
• Develops procedures for separating and isolating active components, and/or strength markers to be used in innovative analytical methods to be used as reference standards.
• Obtains information about natural products and methods of their analytical determination procedures from sources such as scientific literature, conferences, seminars, and the Internet.
• Develops procedures for potential savings and increased efficiency in new and current testing methodologies.
• Complies with safety and GMP requirements.

Supports a culture of safe laboratory and production operations; follows all safety rules and procedures. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard, reporting safety concerns to management or safety teams, submitting safety suggestions, and correcting or reporting to the appropriate people when the employee sees a workplace health or safety hazard until it is resolved.

Assists with communicating safety information to new employees. Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a four-year College or technical school in a laboratory science field (i.e. chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or nutritional science).
• A minimum of three years industry laboratory experience, including a minimum of one year method development.
• Familiarity with general laboratory safety, procedures, instrumentation, and laboratory equipment experience, including hands-on instrumental analysis (such as analytical balance, pH meter, FTIR, NIR, HPLC, LC-MS, HPTLC, GC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES or UV-Vis) is required
• Excellent computer skills required, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with database management systems such as Oracle, LIMS and Epicor are desired.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations.
• A combination of education and experience that meets these criteria will be considered.

Ability to read and interpret product specifications, departmental instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret chemical and biomedical periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and procedure manuals.…