Quality Control Chemist (Cumberland)

Quality Control Chemist

Company Information :

Tedor is a privately held pharmaceutical company a CDMO that develops drug product for both innovator and established companies. We are customer-focused oral solid dose CDMO with a strong track record of meeting aggressive development and commercialization timelines Over the past 20 years we have helped customers received many product approvals.We attribute this success to our company-wide focus on quality, customer service, and meeting timelines. Everything we do, and how we do it, is focused on helping our clients to achieve their product objectives.

Position Summary :

The role of the Quality Control Chemist is a vital role that is essential to manage and execute the quality testing that is required for drug substance on the commercial market.

Quality Control Chemist will also be responsible for method validation and release & stability testing for clinical trial and commercial drug products; therefore, verifying all products and / or substances meet acceptable quality standards and that they are in accordance with the companys policies & procedures, FDA policies & procedures, and any applicable cGMP requirements. Additionally, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness of specified testing processes, environmental monitoring, data review, data analysis, and data trending of all raw materials, finished formulations, stability samples, client-based & company-based projects, method development, equipment calibrations / qualification and / or transfers, and cleaning study qualifications are all essential responsibilities. Quality Control Chemists are expected to collaborate with QC Analysts and Development Chemists while performing the QC Chemist position.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that includes a competitive salary, and strong benefits. The Quality Control Chemist will report Directly to the Quality Control Manager or Director.

Position Description :

Responsibilities

• Head the collaboration between QC and Developmental Chemists personnel but also cross department collaboration regarding drug product development, commercial operations, commercial manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Analytical Development.
• Evaluation of QC laboratory operational execution and resources needed to preform tests.
• Generate, review and revise QC GMP documentation (SOPs, protocols, technical reports, specifications, etc.) as needed.
• Revise and manage technical transfer of methods from internal labs for raw material analysis, in-process testing, as well as API and Drug Product testing under supervision of the Director.
• Review and report all QC data and generate Certificates of Analysis. Monitor and trend QC data generated by internal and contract testing labs.
• Initiate ICH stability study protocols, execute and generate of interim reports.
• Manage, write, and review Out of Specification / Atypical results / Out of Trend investigations, deviations, and CAPAs.
• Investigate and troubleshoot method issues.
• Review relevant sections of regulatory filings.
• Monitor calibration schedule.
• Contact vendors.
• Schedule visits for PM / Calib and repairs.
• Assist vendors on site.
• Coordinate stability operation activities and ensure quality products and systems.
• Determine stability sample requirements, develop stability protocols and oversee execution of stability protocols.
• Monitor stability chambers and chart recorders on a daily basis to confirm environmental conditions for acceptance with established specifications.
• Prepare stability data graphs to estimate expiration dates and verify product shelf life.
• Evaluate stability trends and prepare reports.
• Equipment Qualification, including data integrity program.

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position requiring a minimum of 40 hours of work per week, Monday through Thursday and some in person Friday's.. Some responsibilities may require work outside of normal office hours.

Work Environment

Level 2 : Office Environment and Laboratory Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this role and within the daily operations of a professional office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment, as well as the laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, as well as standard laboratory equipment and instrumentation. An employee in this role will be exposed to standard hazards founds within a laboratory environment such as chemicals; bloodborne pathogens; fumes; select agents; confined spaces. Proper laboratory attire and safety gear such as protective eyewear; laboratory coat; appropriate gloves must be observed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This role requires standard physical demands within a standard office and laboratory environment where sustained periods of standing, sitting, or walking will be part of an employees daily routine, whether they are at their desk or in the laboratory. While performing the duties of this role, an employee is regularly required to talk or hear; use hands or fingers to handle or feel; reach with arms; bend or stoop; climb stairs; crawl or crouch; kneel; push or pull; type on a keyboard; use a computer mouse. Lastly, an employee must be able to lift ten (10) pounds.

Travel

Limited travel is expected for this position.

Required Education & Experience

Preferred Experience & Experience

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. All duties, responsibilities, and activities may be subject to change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement :

Tedor Pharma, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminated based upon race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, ancestry, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, status as an individual with any mental and / or physical disabilities, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.