I am assisting to recruit a Quality Control Scientist for a biochemical company located in Torrance, California. COMPANY:
They are an international, technology-based company specializing in the production of innovative biochemical and pharmaceutical compounds. This position is within the division that has scientific know-how in peptide conjugation, antibody production (against peptides and proteins) for immunoassay, immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry, kit formulation and iodination of peptides. The company employs 530 motivated and qualified people worldwide.
Here are the details concerning this opportunity:
JOB FUNCTION:
The Quality Control Scientist II is responsible for raw material, in-process and final product testing. The QC Scientist maintains all required GMP documentation, including lab notebooks; log books, reporting forms etc. The person (s) in this position has more experience than the QC Scientist and thus does more trouble shooting and problem solving than the less experienced staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Some or all of the following activities will be performed by the QC Scientist:
Run analytical tests (HPLC, amino acid analysis, gas chromatography, thin layer chromatography, polarimetry, melting point, spectrophotometer, Karl Fischer).
Perform stability studies, maintain stability records.
Write protocols for, perform and write final reports for analytical methods validation.
Prepare buffers/reagents.
Develop trending formats, enter and trend data.
Maintain records, review and sign records for other QC Scientists .
Train other QC Scientists.
Release raw materials, label raw material containers with release stickers.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Special projects as requested for regulatory submissions or customer requirements.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
BS degree in science discipline (chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, biology or equivalent) required.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:
2-5 years experience in analytical chemistry required.
Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access important.
2-5 years of industry experience in quality control required.
GMP experience desirable.
SKILLS:
Analytical testing.
Good computer skills, including word processing (Word) and spreadsheets (Excel).
Good technical writing skills.
Attention to detail.
Good organizational skills.
Trouble shooting/problem solving skills
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QUALITY CONTROL SCIENTIST II - Torrance, Californi
Posted - 03/07/2005 : 10:42:58 AM
