Job Title: Chemist III
Location: Bedford, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
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, eight 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 (Job Title) to join our team. The Chemist III is responsible for executing testing in the Chemistry laboratory at Bedford site in Hikma to include: TOC and Conductivity for WFI, Nitrates via wet methods, identification by FTIR, chromatography analysis, in-process testing by instrumental and wet chemistry techniques, and learning any other new testing capabilities within QC Laboratory Operations. The Chemist III is also responsible for designing test protocol for equipment and method qualification/validation activities. Furthermore, the Chemist III is responsible for writing quality records as needed and documenting all work according to cGMP and cGLP standards. Chemist III is responsible for designing training program for simple to complex Chemistry analysis, and training Chemist I-II, or QC Laboratory Technician to execute routine laboratory testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the laboratory is kept in a safe working environment and in compliance with OSHA and other laboratory safety standards.
- Perform TOC and Conductivity for WFI, Nitrates via wet methods, identification by FTIR, Karl Fischer Titration, chromatography analysis, in-process testing by instrumental and wet chemistry techniques. Participate in introducing new laboratory capabilities within QC Laboratory Operations.
- Support the QC Equipment Validation and Calibration Programs for the site. Ensure the systems are robust and compliant with current industry practices and cGMP/cGLP requirements.
- With minimal supervision able to qualify laboratory equipment to include authoring and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and reports.
- Conduct testing in support of method validation/verification, method and tech transfer, routine and non-routine testing as part of investigation support.
- Serve as point of contact for specified laboratory workflow (e.g. SOPs, test procedures, method/equipment validation, reports, logbooks, laboratory metrics evaluation, etc.) and coordinate activities with Analytical Chemists to meet specified due date.
- Review and approve laboratory test data, SOP’s, test procedures, method/equipment validation protocols and reports.
- Perform laboratory cleaning routinely in preparation of laboratory inspections including regulatory inspections and to ensure good housekeeping is followed.
- Able to execute test methods according to regulatory guidance such as USP/EP, using appropriate analysis protocol as guidance.
- Provide support in laboratory metrics maintenance, and provide recommendation for continuous improvement in QC Laboratory. Participate in implementation initiatives as needed.
- Document all work performed according to applicable Current Good Documentation Practices and cGLP’s.
- Recommend and initiate preventive and corrective action with regard to product non-conformances and quality system activities as they relate to the Chemistry laboratory activities.
- Support activities associated with investigations related to cGLP and cGMP analytical processes for Hikma Pharmaceuticals.
- Independently initiate and author laboratory investigations as needed.
- Manage and escalate Quality issues to QC Manager, or appropriate designee.
- Train and coach Chemist I-II or QC Laboratory Technician to perform lab testing using applicable OJT documents.
- Author OJT, SOPs, testing protocol for Chemistry Analysis at simple to complex level.
- Ensure processes and products are in compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
- Personnel engaged in the manufacture, processing, packing, or holding of a drug product shall wear clean clothing appropriate for the duties they perform. Protective apparel, such as head, face, hand, and arm coverings, shall be worn as necessary to protect drug products from contamination.
- Ensures the laboratory is kept in a safe working environment and in compliance with OSHA and other laboratory safety standards.
- Maintains knowledge of the latest guidelines of regulatory requirements of International Conference of Harmonization, compendia, USFDA and OSHA. Support the update of methods and instrument qualifications accordingly.
- Maintain a clean work environment with regards to cleaning schedules and good housekeeping standards.
- Perform additional tasks in relation to quality issues as agreed with the QC Manager.
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:
- Bachelor Degree in Science or related discipline (chemistry or chemical engineering)
- Minimum 5 years of previous working experience at similar position. Prior experience working with quality systems in cGMP environment is preferred
- Thorough understanding of CGMP’s and FDA requirements for laboratory operations
- Proven ability to troubleshoot laboratory instrument issues, and mentor peers to perform specified tasks
- Proven ability to understand the anatomy of laboratory systems and provide insight to laboratory management.
- Experience with participating in continuous improvement initiatives
- Prior experience with project management is preferred.
- Strong analytical, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
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.