Scientist I, QC Labs

Job Title: Scientist I, QC Labs Location: Columbus, Ohio Job Type: Full Time Req ID: 12939

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, three R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Scientist I, QC Labs to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing routine, workflow processes within the quality control laboratory to meet customer requirements by supporting the testing of raw materials and finished products while ensuring regulatory compliance standards and release times are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform qualitative, quantitative chemical and physical testing and as specified by compendia or specification for raw materials, packaging components and finished products and intermediates.
• Maintain laboratory data in an orderly manner in laboratory notebooks, worksheets and documents Perform peer review of analytical testing documentation.
• Perform peer review of analytical testing documentation.
• Complete and/or conduct required training according to the laboratory and site curriculum.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• High School Diploma/GED with 5 years lab experience in pharmaceutical or highly-regulated industry, OR
• Associates’ degree in a scientific discipline with 3 years of relevant lab experience in pharmaceutical or highly regulated industry.
• Hands-on experience with the following, preferably in a GMP or industrial setting:

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• pH meters
• Analytical Balances and scales
• Computer applications (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Basic statistical inference (standard deviation, linear regression tools)

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry or a science-related field with 1+ years of pharmaceutical or highly regulated industry lab experience.
• Validation, execution, and transfer of analytical methods
• Compendial testing of raw materials (APIs, excipients, package components)
• Pharmaceutical products and intermediate testing. The individual must be able to perform compendial and non-compendial testing for multiple projects at one time.
• Experience with Empower data analysis software.
• cGMP, DEA, or another regulated environment
• Hands-on experience with the following analytical techniques is highly desirable, in a scholastic or industrial setting. Individual will receive formal training in these techniques as appropriate to their specific role:

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• Chromatography: HPLC, GC, IC, uPLC
• Spectroscopy: UV, UV/Vis, IR/FTIR, Raman, NIR, XRF, IonScan
• Dissolution
• Physical Tests: Particle Sizing, microscopy, DSC, TGA, XRD
• Specialized pharmaceutical testing (Compendial Monograph or General Chapter, dissolution)
• Working knowledge of the specified equipment and techniques to perform troubleshooting is highly desired.

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.