Chemist jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Chemist I/II/III in Albuquerque, NM

Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. 

The chemistry department is responsible for the support of the manufacturing department and external customers.  The routine functions of the laboratory are testing raw materials, in-process, end product, and stability samples. The department also performs particulate testing and tests plant water for production. The chemistry department is responsible for the successful transfer of new customer products and method testing.

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine laboratory testing tasks using equipment such as balances, pipettes, pH meter, UV/Visible spectrophotometer, Total Organic Carbon Analyzer. 
• Have the potential and willingness to train on new techniques.
• Maintain a detailed and accurate recording of activities and results on paperwork. 
• Execute protocols, author reports, basic PR investigations, and data summaries.
• Understand and use basic risk assessment and root cause tools. 
• Train upon and understand methods, equipment, and standard operating procedures. 
• Provide training to others as needed. 
• Attend internal and external training on related subjects. 
• Trains on SOPs.  Reviews SOPs for relevance and adherence to current practices.
• Prepare paperwork, supplies, and equipment for use in the manufacturing environment and analytical laboratory. 
• Enter data into relevant data management systems. 
• Performs some limited data review such as tracking and trending of data.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, laboratory housekeeping, and preparation of the laboratory for audits.
• Participate in both intra- and inter-departmental cross-training on new techniques and procedures. 
• Assist with the evaluation of new equipment and processes.
• Must be able to perform aseptic gowning with materials required to enter the aseptic processing area. Must be aware and comply with requirements for DEA clearance to work with controlled substances.
• Proficient in interpreting simple data sets and giving summaries to Management.
• Interact with other departments within the company for testing needs and schedules. 
• Have a basic understanding of regulatory requirements for the pharmaceutical industry. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                                                   

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

Chemist I: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) related to physical science with less than 3 years pharmaceutical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Chemist II: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) related to physical science with three (3) years of pharmaceutical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Chemist III: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) related to physical science with five (5) years of pharmaceutical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.                                                                    

Mathematical Skills: 

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.                                                                  
Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical                                   

Computer Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should know Microsoft software. Should also be familiar with Instrument Manufacture based systems, i.e. Chemstation, Empower, etc.

Other Skills and Abilities: 

• Proficient in the use of operational theories of all common laboratory equipment. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to perform independent work related to projects and/or routine activities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with limited supervision. Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Be accessible to laboratory and plant area(s) and office staff and to use required office equipment.

Other Qualifications:

Must pass a background check
Must pass a drug screen  

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.