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Job Title : Chemist

Duration : 1 year

Location : Irvine, CA, 92612

Description :

The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate current knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements and practices (GMP, USP, ICH guidelines). Familiar with analytical techniques such as HPLC / UPLC with various detectors (CAD, RI, UV / PDA, etc.), GC-FID, particle size distribution, physical appearance assessments, pH meter, turbidimeter, osmometer, viscosity measurements, rheometry for ophthalmic drug products and / or drug substances.

Key Responsibilities :

Collaborate with the team to design, plan, and perform independently variety of project-oriented analytical assignments (method feasibility, qualification, development stability, Ad-Hoc studies) in a timely and efficient manner. Maintain accurate documentation of experiments and results / analytical findings in electronic lab notebook.

Additional responsibilities include proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation to ensure laboratory operational capability and procurement of necessary chemical reagents, reference standards, and other components from appropriate sources.

Independently complies, evaluates, and / or statistically analyzes technical data.

Core Values :

Candidates are energetic, proactive, collaborative and have cross-functional communication skills, and are willing to work with various team members / groups and learn new techniques.

Participate, collaborate, and contribute at group and projects meetings as required by presenting and discussing data and designing follow-up experiments.

A working knowledge of phase-appropriate analytical development (method feasibility, validation, and stability programs) is preferred. The candidate must conduct their work activities in compliance with all company internal requirements and with applicable regulatory requirements. Company internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources and general business policies, requirements, and objectives.

Minimum Requirements for Education and Experience :

Strong technical writing and communication skills. Must be proficient using Word, Excel, and statistical programs for analytical data evaluation. Ability to review and understand new and innovative analytical methods and provide critical feedback.

In addition, the candidate must meet the following qualifications :

M.S. in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with minimum 2 years of experience or B.S. in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with minimum 3-5 years of experience in analysis of pharmaceutical products or pharmaceutical method development and validation with strong report writing, documentation and organization skills.