Analytical Scientist

Shift: 1st Shift for 3 months for Trainings. Monday-Friday Start will be between 7:30-9am (this be determined by the site). There is OT available after training, currently is not mandatory but could become.

Description:

When you join us at ***, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of *** billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information: Our Cincinnati Pharmaceutical Services Group develops and manufactures a wide range of pharmaceutical products to enable our customers to make a healthier world.

How will you make an impact?

As an Analytical Scientist 1 you will perform analytical methods for routine testing of raw materials, release and stability samples. You will participate in the validation of analytical test methods.

What will you do?

• Prepare analytical reagents and solutions as directed by analytical test methods.
• Operate automated glass washing equipment and maintain glassware stock in laboratories.
• Routinely dispose of laboratory waste in accordance with SOP and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, finished products, and stability samples by internally developed and compendial test methods.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation as needed.
• Clearly and accurately communicate the results of work by creating documentation of the testing/analysis and obtained results. Record and report results of analysis in accordance with prescribed lab procedures and systems.
• Maintain and organize work area, instrumentation, and testing materials.
• Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines.

Education:

• High School Diploma minimum educational requirement.

Experience:

• Typically requires no previous related experience.
• Experience performing chemical or physical tests with chromatographic, spectroscopic, or other analytical technique preferred.

Competencies:

• Understanding of safe work practices.
• Knowledge of chemical hazards.
• Ability to read and follow detailed procedures and instructions
• Good problem solving skills and logical approach to solving problems.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations, to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software including Microsoft Outlook for email.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time;
• manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pound pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.

Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safety apron, organic respirator