Chemist A

Division Overview

Aurolife was founded in 2008 as part of a group of companies that has a long history of excelling in generic pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing. Aurolife has a 10 year history of extraordinary manufacturing practices in the solid oral dose arena. The support and expertise of our parent organization has given Aurolife a jump start in building a solid pharmaceutical portfolio very quickly.

The Aurolife family consists of an experienced management team with expertise in manufacturing, R&D, Quality Assurance and Quality control and regulatory affairs. In addition to several formulations under manufacture, we have a robust pipeline of products. Aurolife's aim is to provide healthcare at economical prices to make this a healthier world to live in.

Chemist A will perform a variety of QC testing to assess the strength, identity and purity of test samples and/or materials. The Chemist will work as a member of team to effectively plan and QC analytical testing using established (official and/or in-house) test procedures. The Chemist may execute 90% - 100% of their work at the bench level.

• Perform assigned sampling, physical, chemical tests and assay on raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, in-process, finished and stability products, using various wet chemicals, physical and instrumental techniques (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, IR, Particle Size Analyzer, KF Auto titrator, Bulk Density, and other routine QC instruments) as per USP monograph / In-house / any other Compendial monographs.
• Independently plan and make adequate inventory of test reagents and solutions to perform work, assure supplies are ordered as needed to perform assigned work.
• Independently plan and execute testing to meet established timelines. Perform complicated testing with supervisory direction.
• Record data and results as specified in documentation procedures. Document work clearly and perform tests accurately.
• Prepare and/or Review Test Procedures, SOPs, and Protocols as assigned.
• Perform maintenance and calibrations of laboratory instruments/equipment with supervisory direction/training.
• Perform troubleshooting and investigations under the direction of a supervisor.
• Comply with all regulatory/in-house requirements (may include but not limited to safety, housekeeping, laboratory chemical waste, cGMP, cGLP, documentation) when performing the assigned activity.
• Review of Analytical documents as required.

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in pharmaceuticals and 1-2 year experience in Analytical testing desirable.
• QC experience in Generic Pharmaceutical industries would be preferable.
• Knowledge in Good Documentation practices. Knowledge in USP/ICH/FDA.
• Ability to learn quickly and decision making skills.

• Minimum BS with Scientific field.
• BS with Chemistry is one of the subjects preferred.

• Medical and Rx Benefits choice of four medical plans through Horizon. Rx automatically provided with medical benefits.
• Dental Benefits with three dental plan options through CIGNA.
• Vision Plan with two plan options through VSP.
• Life Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and State Disability.
• Long-Term Disability (LTD), State (short term) disability – where applicable.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) – Both Health Care & Dependent Care Available.
• HSA (Health Savings Account).
• 401(k) Plan
  - Through Fidelity / Employer Match / fully vested after 3 years.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Confidential and 100% company paid.
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance.
• Legal and Identity Theft Insurance.
• Paid Time Off
  - Paid vacation, PTO, Holiday.

Please note that we are not accepting unsolicited resumes or proposals from recruitment firms or agencies for this position. Thank you for your understanding.

Min: USD 50,000.00 per year. Max: USD 60,000.00 per year.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to work in a temperature controlled office environment or travel via vehicle or commercial…