Senior Laboratory Analyst

Who is USP

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the worlds leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines dietary supplements and food ingredients. At USP we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness integrity and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1300 professionals across twenty global locations working to strengthen the supply of safe high-quality medicines worldwide.

At USP we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture that supports equitable access to mentorship professional development and leadership opportunities. Our partnerships standards and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific leadership results in stronger more impactful outcomes for global health.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair merit-based selection processes that enable the best scientific mindsregardless of backgroundto contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Brief Job Overview

This is a non-supervisory position in Reference Standard Laboratory responsible for performing the required tests as part of the project and maintaining the GLP environment in the Laboratory. The incumbent will utilize their technical expertise knowledge of efficient and effective laboratory operations.

How will YOU create impact here at USP

As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity regulatory excellence and evidence-based decision-making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong tested and globally relevant quality standards.

Additionally USPs People and Culture division in partnership with the Equity Office invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged collaborative and results-driven work environments.

The Senior Laboratory Analyst has the following responsibilities:

• Executes all testing and analysis of data with excellence and essentially no errors.
• Demonstrates solid scientific approach to laboratory operations.
• Supporting Verification and departmental teams in terms of supply procurement and laboratory organization testing and project review whenever needed.
• Responsible for sample archival sample tracking and chemical inventory tracking in the laboratory.
• Coordination with group leader to ensure completion of the projects allotted to the team.
• Ensuring that the chemicals and column etc. are available for the projects and forward the purchase requisitions.
• Taking up any additional responsibilities assigned by Supervisor from time to time.
• Ensure all lab safety and GLP practices are maintained in the lab and participate actively in the internal and external audits and certification.
• Responsible for performing the calibration of the equipment as per the schedule.
• Responsible for preparing executing and completing IQ/OQ/PQ of new instruments.
• Pursues recommends and implements new approaches or processes to improve laboratory operations.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to continue learning and grow personal capability.
• Records experimental data ensuring clear and accurate transcription of results and calculations.
• Knowledge of Water determination Loss on drying Residue on Ignition Titrations Spectroscopic analysis (UV IR etc.) and thin layer Chromatographic techniques.

Who is USP Looking For

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders along with the following competencies and experience:

• High School diploma with 10 years experience in a laboratory setting or
• Associate degree with 8 years experience in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical testing requirements and test protocols involving compendial methods for reference materials (USP compendia ICH guidelines FDA regulations etc.).
• Must possess effective communication skills both written and verbal.

Additional Desired Preferences

• Awareness of GLP regulations QMS ISO/IEC 17025 and exposure to external regulatory audits is desirable.
• Ability to embrace and lead change. Extremely adaptable.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None this is an individual contributor role.

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected

Compensation

Base Salary Range: USD $85200.00 $108400.00 per year.
Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidates skill set experience qualifications equity and other job-related reasons.

Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.

Required Experience:

Senior IC