Scientist II, Quality Control (Tuesday to Saturday, 12:30pm to 9pm)

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Job Summary :

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Provides general support to maintain quality control systems within the company. Ensures that performance and products conform to established company and regulatory standards.

Analyzes finished formulations, raw materials, in-process materials, or stability samples by HPLC / GC, in support of the company’s quality program.

Interprets and evaluates the analyses in terms of accuracy and precision and recommends corrective action where necessary.

Performs qualitative tests or quantitative assays on samples using techniques that vary from the use of standard analytical equipment to highly modern and automated instrumentation.

Working Hours : 12 : 30pm to 9pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Additional stipend earned for working Evening Shift and Saturdays.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct routine and non-routine HPLC / GC analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished formulations according to standard operating procedures.
• Perform chemical analyses of products to ensure stability.
• Compile data for documentation of test procedures that may include microbiological and / or chemical assays, stability program testing, and formulation studies.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment.
• Participate in the preparation of investigations, summaries, and reports.
• May assist in developing testing methods.
• Review data obtained for compliance with specifications and report abnormalities.
• Revise and update standard operating procedures as needed.
• May perform special projects on analytical and instrument problem-solving.
• Applies knowledge of good manufacturing practices, good laboratory practices, and good record-keeping practices on a daily basis.
• Follows written test methods and protocols.
• Process data, report data, and prepare tables and graphs for the completed testing. Identify problems, e.g., out of trend data.

Professional interactions are primarily within the QC organization.

Responsible for observing all Company, Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines.

Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the work listed above and may include other assignments as necessary.

As a member of the Quality organization at MannKind Corp., the incumbent is also expected to use quantitative reasoning; and to be professional, committed to excellence, customer-focused, detail-oriented, a communicator, and a team player.

Minimum Qualifications :

• BS Degree in a scientific discipline with 2 to 4 years' experience or MS or MBA with 1 to 3 years or related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least 4 years' experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in pharma.
• 3-5 years’ experience in quality control systems.
• Good written communication skills.
• Understanding of GMPs and regulatory guidelines as they relate to pharmaceutical products preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.

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