University of Missouri-Columbia · 22 hours ago
QC Controlled Materials Specialist I
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.63/hr - $21.63/hrThe University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is expanding its critical cancer-fighting and medical isotope production and is seeking a Quality Controlled Materials Specialist I. This role involves performing quality control testing for pharmaceutical products and processing components in an FDA and NRC regulated environment.
Education
Responsibilities
Verification inspection and quality control testing and confirmation of pharmaceutical product ingredients, components, and packaging systems in accordance with FDA and/or USP guidelines
Coordination of analytical testing in association with routine production components and radiochemical release utilizing qualified equipment
Execution of visual inspection of pharmaceutical product ingredients, components, and packaging systems including color differentiation, small particulate identification, and packaging integrity
Communicate and coordinate with production groups to establish release timelines for raw materials and process components, adjusting for high priority items as needed
Complete various analytical techniques, such as pipetting, ICP-OES and ICP-MS standard and sample analysis, and volumetric titrations, which involves identification of the endpoint via color differentiation
Determine the color and/or clarity of various solutions, acids, powders and reagents
Complete black light identification tests on various materials, such as quartz
Evaluate calibrations and control standards and their records for instrumentation used for Quality Control testing to determine qualification status. Perform or schedule instrument calibrations in accordance with standard operating procedures and requirements
Assist with other Quality Unit activities, as assigned, related to MURR Quality Control department activities for products, processes, and customer support in compliance with FDA and GMP requirements. May include handling of radioactive material, for which radiation and laboratory safety training will be provided
Maintain detailed quality system documents and records in compliance with FDA documentation guidelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred
Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment
Experience working in an analytical chemistry lab environment
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Retirement
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Columbia
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Chad Higgins
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