Johnson Matthey (‘JM’) is a global leader in science that enables a cleaner and healthier world. With over 200 years of sustained commitment to innovation and technological breakthroughs, we improve the function, performance and safety of our customers’ products. Our science has a global impact in areas such as low emission transport, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing and making the most efficient use of the planet’s natural resources. Today more than 14,000 Johnson Matthey professionals collaborate with our network of customers and partners to make a real difference to the world around us.
Perform chemical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in support of process research, discovery research, GMP production, and stability testing. Responsible for utilizing common analytical techniques such as: HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, LC-MS, KF, FTIR, NMR, Refractive index, and wet chemical methods such as titrations. Execute routine analysis, with direction on more complicated analysis, method development, and project management.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply basic scientific knowledge to perform analysis and to solve simple analytical problems.
- Learn and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices. (GMPs)
- Revise SOPs, test methods, and GMP documents with guidance.
- Conduct analysis and interpret results.
- Transfer, modify, and improve analytical methods with guidance from experienced team members.
- Prepare scientific reports with guidance from experienced team members.
- Review all data regarding raw materials, intermediates, and APIs.
- Performs testing for the qualification of reference standards.
- Perform cleaning validations and verifications.
- Calibrate instruments and contribute to laboratory organization and compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Are you the ideal candidate?
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years related experience in analytical chemistry or pharmaceutical Quality Control environment.
- BS in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent with 0-3 years related experience in a pharmaceutical Quality Control environment.
- Experience with common analytical techniques such as: NMR, UV, pH meter, KF, FTIR, Refractive index.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English-language chemical periodicals, scientific journals, and regulatory documents.
- Ability to write clear and concise technical reports.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Experience communicating effectively to management.
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office and statistical software.
- Demonstrate ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions quickly.
VALUED
- Experience in establishing integrated plans with resource and task constraints.
- Experience with common analytical techniques such as: HPLC, GC, LC-MS.
