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Quality Analyst I-1st Shift

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Quality Analyst I- Quality Control -1st Shift , are to:

• Perform standard qualitative and quantitative analysis on: purchased raw materials, in-process products, pure drug substances and finished pharmaceutical preparations employing accepted gravimetric and spectrophotometer procedures, in accordance with approved testing procedures of BAYER, the National Formulary (NF) and the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP).
• Utilize standard "bench" chemistry technique as well as sophisticated electronic instrumentation, including spectrophotometer, viscometer, etc.
• Maintain records of all analysis information of assigned products on data sheets for permanent file and proper entry of information on laboratory forms.
• Evaluate all data obtained from analysis; if discrepancy or deviation occurs, consult with Supervisor and recommend additional testing if necessary.
• Perform routine analytical and microbiological testing of raw materials purchased from prospective suppliers to determine that the materials meet compendia and/or company standards.
• Adhere to the pertinent aspects of Corporate and plant safety programs and adhering to GMP’s, ISO standards or other regulations.
• Assist in investigating non-compliance investigations.
• Assist with troubleshooting analytical methodology and instrumentation malfunctions.
• Perform special assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Assist in validation of manufacturing and production lines and equipment pertinent to chemistry and microbiology ( e.g. equipment and room cleaning validation).
• Perform testing of water samples from Purified (Deionized and Reverse Osmosis) Water, USP systems.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE (Leadership Integrity Flexibility Efficiency) values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or related 4-year science degree required.

• Knowledge, practical application, and understanding of analytical chemistry is necessary to perform the functions of this position
• Demonstrated capability for communicating ideas, concepts, and work results effectively to colleagues and supervision.

• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated as well as to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

• Must demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Personal computer skills.

• Experience in wet analytical methods and instrumentation techniques preferred; HPLC, UV, GC, IR, AA, TOC, and Dissolution.
• A working knowledge of organic chemistry, statistics, data processing and good manufacturing practices.
• A thorough understanding of National Formulary (NF); United States Pharmacopoeia (USP); and European Pharmacopoeia (EP) testing procedures, as well as, US Pharmaceutical Industry Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), quality control methods and procedures.