QC Lab Tech; Stability Coordinator; Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Overview

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., (GPI) is a subsidiary of Granules India LTD. Over the past 34 years, we have worked towards strengthening our core and we are currently the 10th fastest growing generic pharma company in the US! With our sites in Chantilly and Manassas, Virginia, we have R&D through manufacturing and packaging of our medicines including pulsatile drug release in tablet and capsule dosage form, orally disintegrating modified release tablets (XR, MR, ER), modified release suspension and controlled substances capabilities in an abuse deterrent technology platform.

We are dedicated to excellence in manufacturing, quality, and commercialization of generic drugs to give customers reliable and affordable options.

Perform a variety of activities to administer the stability program and manage data generated in support of the company’s quality program.

• Comply with the requirements of stability standard operating procedures.
• Data entry and usage of stability software.
• Review stability program annually and recommend revision when necessary.
• Provide stability summary to QC Director upon completion of study.
• Assure that stability samples are disposed of according to GMP guidelines.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining batch records, certificate of analysis, and maintain/control and file records of raw material specification and finished product specification.
• Responsible for ensuring stability chambers and monitoring system are performing within set requirements.
• Perform multiple tasks in the proper sequence to effectively reach desired goals.

• Minimum Associate’s Degree;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred in pharmacy, chemistry or related scientific field.
• 0-2 years’ experience in quality control laboratory.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with equipment, supplies, components and technical areas utilized in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of FDA guidelines on stability requirements is a plus.
• Ability to analyze data with a high degree of accuracy; organized and able to perform duties in a timely manner; flexible and able to handle multiple activities.
• Excellent computer skills and verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in a team environment.

• Experience in GMP quality control and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Pharmaceutical stability operations experience.

Long periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting. Will work around powders and other chemicals. Protective eyewear is necessary to wear in the laboratory or manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of major analytical techniques: HPLC/UPLC, GC, dissolution, FT-IR, FDA/ICH regulations.
• Solid knowledge of FDA/ICH regulations.

• BS or MS in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biology or Biotechnology or related field.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience using analytical instrument techniques including HPLC/GC/FT-IR, UV-Vis, Dissolution Apparatus, Ovens/Auto Titrators/KF Titrator/Particle size analyzers/Ion-Chromatography.