Scientist Jobs in High Point, NC

Job Description

Company Information

You Matter to Cambrex.

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. With more than 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,000 professionals servicing global clients, Cambrex is a trusted partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form development and manufacturing.

Your Work Matters.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:

• engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
• learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
• strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!

Your Future Matters.

Job Overview

The Scientist 1 - Quality Control role performs routine analytical testing on raw materials, intermediate, and final products as well as in-process testing; performs data entry; draft deviations, and participates in OOS investigations for their testing. Ensures compliance with applicable Company SOPs and regulatory guidance’s.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing of raw materials, intermediate, and final products (may include stability)
• Provide support to the plant by performing in-process testing and analyzing cleaning samples.
• Maintain laboratory notebook.
• Ensure equipment is left in good working order after use.
• Perform laboratory upkeep (wash glassware, reorder supplies, check for expired chemicals).
• Draft their deviations.
• Be an active participant in their laboratory investigations.

Qualifications/Skills

Analytical Chemistry Knowledge: Some understanding of the principles of Analytical Chemistry or Quality Control

Cross Discipline Knowledge: Early practical industry exposure to cross functional technical departments, including organic chemistry

GMP/Regulatory Knowledge: With less manager supervision, able to better understand need for SOPs and basic regulatory guidance

Instrumentation: Basic understanding of key analytical R&D equipment, can operate independently once instructed

Communication: Good oral and written communication skills

Problem Solving: May be asked to support peer-led laboratory investigation process with manager support

Time Management: Ability to handle key assignments, with supervision

Leadership: Shares ideas with peers

Technical Documentation and Review: Ability to keep a good laboratory notebook and perform data entry, compliance with GDP

External Influence: Ability to work within a matrix team

Industry Credibility and Rapport: Willing to learn and grow within the local Cambrex Team

Operational Excellence: Strives to engage in group/team improvement projects

Change Orientation: Able to understand the importance of Cambrex initiatives

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

Experience with and fundamental understanding of several of the following analytical technologies

(* - most important):

• HPLC*
• FTIR*
• Titration
• Basic wet chemistry*
• NMR
• XRPD
• cKF

Working knowledge of other analytical equipment common to the pharmaceutical industry

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

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