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Position: QC Specialist,Laboratory Analyst
Location: Manatí PR
**** 3rd Shift 10pm to 6:30am Sunday -Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday ****
Key Responsibilities
1.Performs testing for raw materials, packaging components, intermediate products, finished products, and ILQ’s as per current monograph/testing methods, USP, NF, proposed monograph, or validation protocols (where applicable).
2.Processes and reports analytical data utilizing computer systems (e.g., Empower system, SAP, LIMS, etc.) and verifies data generated by other peers.
3.Evaluates and analyzes data to identify and understand quality performance trends.
4.Ensures the reliability of the analytical equipment and the integrity of the physical localities through the proper maintenance and housekeeping of the testing areas.
5.Performs laboratory equipment daily calibrations, verifications, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting.
6.Maintains accurate records of all work performed and document testing results as per Good Documentation Practices and of all laboratory notebooks and worksheets as per QC SOP’s.
7.Participates in process validation, laboratory equipment qualification, and analytical method transfers.
8.Recommends change to SOP’s, protocols, monographs, etc.
9.Provides support in the investigations of non-conforming results and resolution of investigations.
10.Assists in new laboratory personnel in training when required.
11.Follows laboratory SOPs for sample handling and the proper management of data generated.
12.Participates in Company projects and programs, such as safety and environmental training, GMP’s, SOP’s and others as required.
13.Purchases and maintains inventory of required supplies (e.g., standards, reagents, etc.).
14.Conducts internal audits (e.g., laboratory facilities, reference standard, reagents, and product logbook audits, etc.).
15.Ensures that use approved validated methods and specifications, to perform required testing when is involved in testing of finished products, API’s, biological drug substances, raw materials, intermediates / components and ensures all necessary testing is carried out.
16.Ensures that the QC equipment that will use and that he/she is formally qualified before release testing of products/materials is performed.
17.Ensures that stability studies testing follow specific protocols and procedures.
18.Verifies that Laboratory procedures and specifications are consistency with other site procedures and/or specifications and that are in compliance with BMS Policies and Guidelines.
19.Completes all required testing on time dictated by SAP and area cycle time requirements in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- B.S. degree in science with a major in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology or Medical Technology
- One (1) year of experience in a pharmaceutical environment
- Working knowledge of computer and appropriate software packages. (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, Empower, communications like e-mail, LIMS, etc)
- Knowledge on analytical data collection and documentation or other information (e.g. significant figures, rounding off rules, degradation products reporting, etc.)
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment, such as: UV-Visible, FTIR, HPLC, GC, CE, Scanners, micro plate readers
- Ability to perform basic troubleshooting, PM and/or calibration of laboratory equipment (column care and use, tools, in-line filters, etc.)
- Ability to conduct a variety of analytical techniques.
- Knowledge of site safety, security, and environmental requirements (e.g. MSDS, safety inspection checklists, waste disposal, etc.)
- In-depth knowledge in the use and interpretation of USP/NF
- Basic knowledge and experience with QC SOP’s, cGMP’s, federal and other countries regulatory requirements, documentation procedures and company policies/procedures.
- Working knowledge of statistical techniques.
- Ability to work in a teamwork environment.
- Ability to plan work schedules and set priorities with urgency and meet deadlines within a complex, rapidly changing environment.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication skills in both, English and Spanish.
- Willing to work irregular hours, rotation shifts, weekends, and holidays, when necessary
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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