Analytical Scientist I

• SKpharmteco is a custom manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs, Drug Substances) and registered intermediates for customers in the pharmaceutical industry. Our integrated facilities specialize in process development, scale-up, and cGMP compliant production from kilograms to multi-ton quantities. We are looking for enthusiastic Scientists to join our Analytical Teams! We have opportunities at our Rancho Cordova, CA - (Greater Sacramento, CA) area location. Benefits and 401k enrollments starts the first of the month following date of hire. This position is not hybrid or remote.

Job Responsibilities:

• Executes method development and validation/transfer protocols to support the analytical team using HPLC, GC, KF, and a variety of other instruments and techniques.
• Analysis of bulk chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds which require a comprehensive knowledge of chemistry and laboratory techniques, in a quality GMP environment. This may also include qualification of primary and secondary reference material to be used as analytical standards.
• Compilation of data obtained from analytical tests and validation, analysis of the data, and drafting reports summarizing results
• Conducts peer review of data including laboratory notebooks, forms and through various laboratory software systems
• Write Quality Control Reports (QCRs) documenting deviations and laboratory events and assessing corrective and preventative actions.
• General housekeeping including maintaining general cleanliness of laboratories and restocking reagents and laboratory consumables.
• With guidance, develop methods for typical analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, KF and other wet chemistry techniques

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required in Chemistry or related Chemistry discipline
• 0 - 2 years of experience in an analytical laboratory setting
• 1 year of relevant experience in a cGMP environment preferred
• Knowledge of the following instrumentation is highly desired: HPLC, UV, FTIR, GC, NMR, KF, and wet chemistry techniques

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Good judgement and an understanding of chemistry theories and concepts
• Must have a high consciousness for personal and laboratory safety
• Strong attention to detail
• Team oriented
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES

• Not Applicable

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit employment-at-will rights at any time

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