QC Inspector, Chemistry

Job Title: QA Inspector, Chemistry

Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Job Type: [Full-time]

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 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 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated QA Inspector, Chemistry to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing routine inspection and testing of components in accordance with standard procedures, specifications, and production scheduling.

You will work closely with the QC Chemistry Laboratory, Quality Lab Associates, production personnel, and lab supervision to support component inspection, routine water sampling and testing, LIMS data entry, laboratory documentation, and general laboratory readiness in accordance with cGMPs, department procedures, and site SOPs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspection and testing of components, such as glassware, labels, and boxes, in accordance with standard procedures, specifications, and production scheduling.


• Support day-to-day QC Chemistry Laboratory functions, including routine water sample analysis, instrumental analysis, laboratory methods, sample login, and data entry in LIMS.


• Accurately and clearly document inspection and test results in accordance with cGMPs, department procedures, and site SOPs.


• Maintain laboratory readiness through glassware cleaning, general lab cleanliness, laboratory notebooks, data files, lab supply/reagent storage, and physical inventories.


• Provide assistance to Quality Lab Associates and perform other related duties to support production, validation, and laboratory operations as assigned by a lab supervisor/manager or Chemistry Supervisor.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table.  While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent.


• Skills: Basic mathematical skills, attention to detail and accuracy, good organizational skills, ability to multi-task, sound judgment, basic analytical skills, and proficiency with computer systems to navigate, input, and/or reference computerized data.


•  Experience: Applicable laboratory, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or related experience is preferred. [Qualification 1]


• Familiar with cGMPs, CFR, and the USP.


• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment with good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management, and production personnel.


• Ability to walk distances of 1-3 miles per day, lift 45 pounds, and repetitively manipulate syringes, vials, stoppers, etc.

Compensation:

Base Salary: $42,200.00 to $64,500.00 annually.  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.

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.