QC CHEMIST I at Tower Laboratories

Tower Laboratories is the premier effervescent product manufacturer in the U.S. We develop and manufacture over-the-counter medications, prescription pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, personal care, beverage and household products. The company has been expanding over the last few years and prospects for continued growth are excellent with several new and interesting products currently in the development stages right now. Please visit our website: www.towerlabs.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Control Chemist is responsible to perform all phases of chemical testing of raw material, in-process, and finished product control samples and perform analytical testing following the written procedure or compendial methods under supervision and instruction; Prepare analytical equipment for experiments, including reagents, standards, test solutions, and mobile phase as required by the test procedure. Receive, organize and distribute samples according to the procedures; document testing results appropriately ensuring the data meets the specifications. Operate, maintain, and perform basic troubleshooting of analytical instruments, including HPLC, UV-VIS, AAS, KF, IR, Potentiometer, LOD, and Titration.

This is a lab-based position and will assist the QC Supervisor and Technical Department with various QC functions on daily basis for the successful and smooth functioning of the QC unit as a whole.  

1st shift, 40hrs. Mon.-Fri.; hourly non-exempt FLSA status

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform raw material, in-process, finished product, and stability sample testing using instrumental analytical, wet chemicals, and physical analytical methods and techniques following the written procedure or compendial methods; Prepare analytical equipment for experiments; Including reagents, standards, test solutions, and mobile phase as required by the test procedure. 
2. Document testing results in lab notebooks; Ensure the data generated is accurate and meets the specifications, report results on the testing worksheets (finished products and raw materials) according to standard operating procedures in a timely manner, meeting specified deadlines. 
3. Maintain laboratory notebooks, equipment logbooks, and trackers on daily basis in accordance with department policies and procedures. 
4. Perform/Assist in Raw Material sampling and retain storage and distribution. Receive, organize, store (retains/stability), and send out raw materials and finished products as per company policy and procedures.
5. Effectively manage the prioritization to meet multiple goals and timelines 
6. Conduct laboratory housecleaning and upkeep, maintain and promote a safe and orderly work area.
7. Participate in QC method development, overall improvement, and other work/duties as assigned. Performs other miscellaneous duties as required.
8. Adhere to established validated methods, company procedures, cGMP, cGLP, OSHA, and other regulatory procedures.
9. Ability to handle hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety PPE and safety equipment.
10. Facilitates and supports activities and services necessary to the routine operations of the department, as assigned.
11. Provide guidance, and training to new or existing personnel as required by QC management.
12. Maintain by frequently updating the various spreadsheets and trackers to correctly reflect the current status of items.
13. Performs other miscellaneous duties as required.
14. Support by suggesting, authoring, and reviewing notebooks, and various QC and technical documents such as SOPs, testing worksheets, CoAs, Product Specs, Raw Material Specs, and other QC/R&D documents as required.
15. Notify any aberrant/OOS/OOT results to QC management and participate to investigate results following the SOP.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with HPLC and UPLC strongly preferred
• BS in Chemistry, Biology or related sciences
• One to two years of experience in chemical laboratory operations preferred
• Good lab/analytical technique in support of chemical and manufacturing operations
• Experience or understanding of pharmaceutical laboratory equipment, including HPLC, UV-Vis, AAS, KF, IR, Potentiometer, LOD, and Titration.
• Familiarity with cGMPs and GLPs
• Strong math skills; knowledge of intermediate statistics
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills including decision analysis and implementation
• Computer literacy, working knowledge of spreadsheets
• Strong ability to function as a team member; ability to communicate effectively with team members and other plant personnel, both verbally and in writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to stand/walk continuously
• Must be able to wear proper PPE: safety glasses, shoes, gloves
• Lift up to 50lbs on occasion

This medium sized company is headquartered in Centerbrook, Conn., and offers a friendly, dynamic working environment with a competitive benefit package including: medical, dental, long term disability insurance, life and AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA),  Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA), 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance , free uniforms, safety shoe and glasses reimbursements. 

Tower Labs is a Socially Responsible employer and a great place to work!