Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for the laboratory testing in accordance with company SOP's as well as cGMP's and GLP's. Testing involves raw materials, in-process, finished product, and stability samples for potency and physical characteristics such as pH, specific gravity, moisture, etc. Maintains lab work area in a neat and ordered fashion. Proficient with the operation of instrumentation such as HPLC, UV, GC, KF, AA, FTIR. Works in support of production; may require weekend or off-shift work. May require overtime as necessary to complete high priority work assignments. Has minimal customer interaction. Adherence to project deadlines is critical. Interacts with other departments such as Production, QA, R&D on a minimal basis. Consolidates all notebook pages and chromatographic scans with the QC section of the batch record and forwards results to documentation. Reports to the QC supervisor for assignments and annual review. Assists with the orientation of new employees. On occasion works with assignments such as method transfer, validation, and accelerated stability testing. Initiates DCR's to correct or clarify SOP's. Requires the ability to work with computers as well as proprietary software. May require sampling of active substances and excipients. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: General science background such as a BS degree in Chemistry or Biology. Two years of industry experience involving analytical or wet chemistry test procedures in a Quality Control environment preferred but not necessary. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. J-18808-Ljbffr