CAREER OPPORTUNITY: SENIOR CHEMIST LEVEL III
STATUS: FULL-TIME, EMPLOYEE
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 5 – 8 YEARS or 2+ YEARS AS CHEMIST II
EDUCATION: BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals is a small yet extremely successful manufacturer of prescription tablet and capsule preparations. In 2000, JSP received the first NDA for Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP. With a superior technology, JSP is a leading manufacturer of this thyroid drug. As a result, JSP continues to expand and is looking for a successful candidate that will enhance the growth of the company.
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a successful SENIOR CHEMIST LEVEL III located in our Bohemia, Long Island, New York facility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs advanced testing of drug products, calibration, qualification and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation; provides lead supervision and training to more junior staff; and performs highly technical and specialized chemist duties.

Responsibilities include:

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and state, federal and local laws.
  

• Performs more complex chemistry testing.
  

• Assists in providing training to new staff and ongoing training to current staff; assists in providing work direction and review. 

• Conducts calibration, qualification and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation (i.e., pH meter, HPLC, dissolution equipment, etc).
  

• Operates general analytical instruments during raw material testing (i.e., HPLC, UV, IR).
  

• Performs wet Chemistry tests on raw materials (i.e., LOD, pH, titration, etc.).
  

• Prepares standard and sample solutions as required by the test methods.
  

• Maintains appropriate documentation (records and lab notebooks) as required by SOP’s.
  

• Complies with all current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and safety requirements, laboratory Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) and Company policies and procedures.
  

• Complies with good housekeeping and safety practices.
  

• Participates in troubleshooting of analytical test methods and laboratory instruments.
  

• Performs related duties as assigned.
  

• Takes part in the training program as a qualified trainer, as requested.
  

• Assists in reviewing test methods.
  

• Perform analysis on intermediate and finished product.

Position Requirements include:

• Knowledge of:
  ·  Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory requirements.
  ·  Up-to-date instrumentation and the following instruments: UV/IR, HPLC.
  ·  Chemistry and wet chemistry.
  ·  Sampling methods and quality control systems.
  ·  Sample preparation techniques.
  ·  Spectroscopic techniques and chromatographic system.
  
  Skill in:
  ·  Reading, writing and speaking English.
  ·  Reading, understanding and compliance with Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
  ·  Operating a personal computer.
  ·  Providing leadership and training to all levels of the Chemist position.
  ·  Assisting in troubleshooting and problem solving.
  ·  Accurately and precisely performing testing.

Mission Statement - Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals is committed to manufacturing a quality product. JSP’s commitment to employees is reflected in our total compensation and benefits package that includes competitive salaries and bonus, career opportunities offering both personal and professional growth; a 401(k) plan that includes a 3% “Safe Harbor” contribution; Profit Sharing for your retirement plan; comprehensive medical and dental plans that provide coverage for you and your family.

To apply, please send resumes via email below, or via fax at 631-567-1189.
careeropportunities@jeromestevens.com