Description

Quality, Service, Collaboration, Courage. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Are you interested in making a difference in your community and the world? Are you looking for a place where you can grow and learn in a diverse, community-minded culture? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day.

Overview of this Position:

The QC Chemist III supports quality systems as they relate to the manufacturing and testing of cGMP drug products. These duties will include but are not limited to providing advanced laboratory testing support, document authoring and review, test method transfer/verification execution and continuous improvement projects.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and/or other related discipline and a minimum of 6 years of pharmaceutical or chemical testing experience.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to complete tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to read and execute compendia methods from USP-NF, EP and JP.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree and a minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical or chemical testing experience.
• Candidates with more experience than preferred may be considered for a Senior Chemist role.
• Previous experience in Quality Control preferred.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, in-process samples, finished pharmaceutical products and stability.
• Run instrumentation independently, including but not limited to, HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV VIS and physical testing on pharmaceutical products according to client/compendia procedures and departmental SOPs.
• Work collaboratively with Senior QC team members, Quality Assurance and Analytical Technical Services to successfully transfer projects to the QC Analytical lab.
• Perform preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment as needed/determined by Senior QC team members/management.
• Troubleshoot methods and complete continuous improvement projects related to existing methods.
• Review laboratory data for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations.
• Process data, generate reports, and evaluate data.
• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with cGMPs, company SOPs and current industry practice, as applicable.

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

MEDICAL BENEFITS starting day 1: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying for 75% of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well.

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 17 days of time off per calendar year. You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!

WELLNESS TIME OFF: We offer all employees one (1) paid day of Wellness Time Off (WTO) per quarter to invest in self-care, take some downtime, or whatever you choose.

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.