Job Description

About the Company

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. Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today!

About the Role

The Scientist 2 - 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: Basic understanding of the principles of Analytical Chemistry or Quality Control
• Cross Discipline Knowledge: Workplace exposure to cross functional technical departments, including organic chemistry
• GMP/Regulatory Knowledge: Basic understanding of GMP; With manager assistance, can help to answer client inquires related to SOP or regulatory guidance
• Instrumentation: Basic understanding of key analytical R&D equipment and ability to run independently using SOP
• Communication: Good written and oral communication skills, demonstration of successful interdepartmental communication
• Problem Solving: Ability to support laboratory investigations with manager support
• Time Management: Reasonable ability to handle one or more tasks or projects, often with supervision
• Leadership: Shares ideas with peers
• Technical Documentation and Review: Ability to write technical documents with assistance
• External Influence: Occasionally participates in internal project team meetings, as needed; demonstrated ability to work within a team matrix
• Industry Credibility and Rapport: Known as a solid scientific contributor within the department/group
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrated interest in improvement of operational aspects of the group/team
• Change Orientation: Provides constructive feedback for Cambrex Initiatives

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

M.S. in Chemistry or related field or B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 4 years minimum experience, or Technical Degree with 6 years minimum experience, or High School Degree with 8 years minimum experience.

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

This position works with and handles hazardous materials and wastes at Cambrex. This person has the appropriate qualifications to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes. He/She is also responsible for recognizing emergency situations concerning hazardous materials and wastes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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