QA Analytical Associate

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people's lives.

Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.

Provides Quality Assurance related project assistance as it relates to analytical data review for both development and commercial products. Requires GMP understanding and accomplishment. Responsible for providing Quality leadership and scientific/GMP information support to the laboratories as the Quality representative for new products/projects. Quality Assurance liaison to R&D and other departments.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for review of reports for stability and reference standards
• Responsible for review of release packets for both development and commercial products
• Liaison between QA and other departments for review and corrections of data for release, stability, and reference standards
• Assures that GMP analytical testing complies with Corden SOPs and specifications to ensure favorable quality inspections and customer satisfaction
• Provides analytical and basic statistical information for annual product reviews

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Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of cGMPs as they apply to documentation, release testing, stability testing, and data review
• Ability to apply attention to detail, regulatory requirements; and a practical, defendable, logical approach to problem solving

Bachelor's degree in Science with 2 years of Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience within the Pharmaceutical industry; or a combination of pharmaceutical industry and academic experience with a strong knowledge in Analytical Chemistry. GMP Laboratory experience, although not required, is beneficial to this position.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and analytical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to communicate information to customers and senior management.

Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

• Knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, and FDA regulations, as well as internal quality related procedures
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Analytical skills with the ability to function with interdisciplinary teams
• Proactive approach to problem solving and resolution

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation - Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance