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Viatris · 1 week ago

Associate Scientist, QC - 3rd Shift

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Viatris is a global healthcare company committed to empowering people worldwide to live healthier lives. The Associate Scientist, QC role is responsible for testing chemical components, performing quantitative chemical analyses, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality procedures in a laboratory setting.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

HPLCGCFTIRUV/VISMicrobiological analysisQuantitative chemical analysisMathematical calculationsLaboratory record keepingSample preparationSafety compliance