QC Associate Scientist
San Antonio, TX - USA
Job Summary
Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life we provide access at scale currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of lifes moments from birth to the end of life acute conditions to chronic diseases.
We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.
Every day we rise to the challenge to make a difference and heres how the Associate Scientist QC role will make an impact:
Key responsibilities for this role include:
Testing of chemical components or products. Will involve the use of major laboratory instruments and equipment: HPLC GC FTIR UV/VIS as well as utilizing wet chemicals skills.
Analytical review of data to ensure calculations is complete and accurate.
Performs quantitative chemical analyses of APIs and related materials under direct supervision following established procedures and guidelines using laboratory instrumentation such as gas chromatographs liquid chromatographs ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometers etc.
Performs microbiological analysis as required.
Treats numerical data throughout chemical analysis by performing mathematical calculations such as determining concentrations (molarity parts per million normality etc.) and statistical information (standard deviation mean etc.).
Prepares necessary reagents and equipment to expedite the performance of analysis by measuring and/or weighing chemicals missing and standardizing solutions and assembling equipment.
Maintains accurate records by logging samples received recording samples analyzed procedures used and results obtained on datasheets and/or laboratory notebook.
Weights and calculates samples in the physical and chemical analysis of products using balances and measured volumetric containers.
Recognizes and informs Group Leader about daily lab activity and analytical problems.
Organizes and properly labels samples sample preparations volumetric solutions etc.
Maintains area free of sample contamination restores equipment and supplies to designated area; participates in general housekeeping efforts.
Must maintain compliance of assigned training plan.
Participates in the company performance management program on a regular basis as per the established policy.
Within area of responsibility understand and comply with all DPT safety environmental and quality practices and procedures as outlined in organizational/departmental guidelines and SOPs as well as applicable federal state and local regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The minimum qualifications for this role are:
Bachelors degree in Life Science from a four-year college or university is required.
Minimum 0-2 years of related experience with a bachelors degree.
At Viatris we offer competitive salaries benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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