Title:  Chemist II

Job Title           Chemist II

Location:         Cherry Hill, NJ

Job Type:         Full-time

Req ID:             11515

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide support to Chemistry laboratory as technical Writer. Responsible for conducting Laboratory Investigations, Annual Product Reviews, trending data and errors and writing protocols and reports. Provide monthly metric reports to QA/QC management.

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Conduct laboratory investigations with laboratory supervisors, review related data, interview personnel, recommend corrective actions and write reports.Trend errors and provide monthly reports to             QA/QC management. Provide weekly status of laboratory investigation reports.
• Conduct Annual Product Reviews, prepare and evaluate data trends and provide an expert advice to teams involving in the troubleshooting and program solving activities.
• Prepare, review, and revise, as required, SOPs, protocols, reports, and other appropriate documentation for proper functioning of the department. Assists and writes protocols for method evaluations            and other studies.
• Assist in training staff and assures training requirements are met and records are up to date.
• Assist in audits by providing answers to questions regarding laboratory investigations posed by any inspector.
• Participate in pro-active functions that impact the lab operations and production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality.
• Participates in weekly investigation meetings with QA/QC management.
• Exposure to confidential/sensitive information and policies/procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:  

• Minimum:    Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science with Analytical Chemistry or Laboratory coursework, with 5 years’ experience in a cGMP Chemistry Laboratory

SKILLS:

• Knowledgeable of quality control chemistry operations in the pharmaceutical industry
• Exceptional technical writing skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to plan and implement resolutions to technical problems
• Familiarity with auditing techniques, interpreting regulations and quality systems 
• Understand scientific strategies and be able to invent new methods or new avenues of investigation. 
• Good interpersonal/communication/influencing/negation skills
• Good project management skills
• Working knowledge of FDA Regulations, Application of Good Laboratory Practices, and Application of Good Manufacturing Practices

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $ 56,600-$95,000. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions.  In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.