Quality Control Analyst I

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst I
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Duration: 6 Months
Shift Schedule: Monday Friday, 8A 5P.

• Perform routine and non-routine chemical testing of commercial, validation and stability samples in accordance to written methodology
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses using analytical instrumentation such as HPLC; ., UV/Vis, KF and FTIR.
• Utilize electronic laboratory information systems such as LIMS and Empower for acquisition and processing of analytical data
• Analyze data against approved specifications, notifying management of any OOS and aberrant results
• Actively participate in root cause problem solving during laboratory investigations, provide input for effective corrective and preventive actions
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment, as needed
• Perform peer review of laboratory testing, as required
• Basic knowledge and understanding of USP, cGMP, and FDA regulations
• Create and maintain lab record documentation (notebooks and computer based) according to GMPs and GLPs
• Demonstrate the philosophy of Right First Time
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow safety procedures and policies.
• Provide feedback on systems and processes to promote continuous improvement and champion selected changes
• Grow in the job, accountable for establishing and accomplishing annual personal development goals
• Contribute to department and site goals
• Communicate clearly and well within a team environment
• Participate in daily direction setting huddles to provide feedback and ensure alignment on daily/weekly/monthly objectives
• Shares information with others keeping management informed and helping department to meet the goals
• Actively participate in regular one-on-one meetings with direct manager
• Communicate external to the department, where applicable
• Collaborate effectively to achieve team and organizational goals
• Prioritize assigned work to maximize time and equipment efficiency
• Work independently with limited supervision for routine assignments
• Troubleshoot problems encountered with methods and instruments - routinely solve, choosing among clearly defined alternatives
• Responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant execution of assigned projects, analytical testing and related documentation