Analytical Scientist
Ampac

SKpharmteco is a custom manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs, Drug Substances) and registered intermediates for customers in the pharmaceutical industry. Our integrated facilities specialize in process development, scale-up, and cGMP compliant production from kilograms to multi-ton quantities. We are looking for enthusiastic Scientists to join our Analytical Teams! We have opportunities at our Rancho Cordova, CA - (Greater Sacramento, CA) area location. Benefits and 401k enrollments starts the first of the month following date of hire.

Job Responsibilities:

• Executes method development and validation/transfer protocols to support the analytical team using HPLC, GC, KF, and a variety of other instruments and techniques.
• Analysis of bulk chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds which require a comprehensive knowledge of chemistry and laboratory techniques, in a quality GMP environment. This may also include qualification of primary and secondary reference material to be used as analytical standards.
• Compilation of data obtained from analytical tests and validation, analysis of the data, and drafting reports summarizing results
• Conducts peer review of data including laboratory notebooks, forms and through various laboratory software systems
• Write Quality Control Reports (QCRs) documenting deviations and laboratory events and assessing corrective and preventative actions.
• General housekeeping including maintaining general cleanliness of laboratories and restocking reagents and laboratory consumables.
• With guidance, develop methods for typical analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, KF and other wet chemistry techniques

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required in Chemistry or related Chemistry discipline
• 0 - 2 years of experience in an analytical laboratory setting
• 1 year of relevant experience in a cGMP environment preferred
• Knowledge of the following instrumentation is highly desired: HPLC, UV, FTIR, GC, NMR, KF, and wet chemistry techniques

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Good judgement and an understanding of chemistry theories and concepts
• Must have a high consciousness for personal and laboratory safety
• Strong attention to detail
• Team oriented
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES

• Not Applicable

SKPT is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics, both state and federal.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit employment-at-will rights at any time

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