Quality Lab Associate I Chem Lab (3rd shift)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington Indiana US and Halle/Westfalen Germany we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes liquid/lyophilized vials diluents for reconstitution powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules cytotoxics highly potent compounds diluents for reconstitution and vaccines which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing we offer many support services including formulation and development lyophilization optimization global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra Because we:

Make it HAPPEN We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER We work as one respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teamsso we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellencefulfilling our commitments to the customer their patients and our team members.

Make it COUNT We take pride in our day-to-day work knowing the impact we make taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Quality Lab Associate I performs entry-level laboratory testing (pH density volume etc.) that requires a variety of chemical biological or physical analyses on products/systems in support of the companys quality program. This role works as part of the quality unit. This position reports to a Quality Control Chemistry Supervisor.

The responsibilities:

• Operates applicable laboratory equipment (HPLC UV Karl Fischer pH meter density meter etc.)
• Performs testing in accordance with technical service studies experimental batches and development studies
• Performs raw material in-process and finished product testing
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and worldwide regulatory agency requirements
• Writes non-conformance reports
• Initiates Laboratory Investigation Reports
• Performs general laboratory/personal area clean-up
• Participates in continuous improvement functions involving teams which increase efficiency solve problems generate cost savings and improve quality
• Performs internal laboratory checklist and audits

The requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Biological Science with Analytical Chemistry or Laboratory coursework required
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE BPLM Pilgrim Trackwise etc.)
• Knowledge of instrument/software/documentation repair and calibration systems preferred

Physical / safety requirements:

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.
• Duties may require overtime work including nights holidays and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office and laboratory equipment is required
• Position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• This position requires handling of laboratory chemicals
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to qualify for 20/25 corrected vision and pass color blindness test

In return youll be eligible for1:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Additional Benefits
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

1 Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

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This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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