Job Title: QC Laboratory Licensed Senior Chemist Job Function: Revise and approve laboratory test results and assist the laboratory supervisor in the day-to-day administrative tasks. Job Type: Eight months minimum full-time contract. Shifts: Second, third and weekends. Location: Jayuya, PR (On-Site) Scope of Job

• RCM is looking for a QC licensed Sr. laboratory chemist to perform routing analytical testing review and approval in an FDA regulated environment for our client located in Jayuya, PR.

  Primary Tasks

• Responsible for the review and approval of analytical test results and determines the sample disposition of materials tested.

• Identifies aspects of the tests or results warranting further attention and implements corrective actions.

• Support the organization and administration of the laboratory analysts and the oversight of the day-to-day operations.

• Support document handling and provides oversight for laboratory systems and complete documentation of laboratory reports.

• Asure all exception reports, change requests (CR's), instrument calibrations and maintenances and product records are handled correctly in the area.

• Assist the laboratory supervisor in the management and oversight of laboratory analysts hiring, performance expectations by providing performance feedback, development of staff and handling of personnel issues.

• Write/updates procedures for operation, calibration, and training of laboratory instrument as well as laboratory practices.

• Ensure inventory of chemical laboratory reference standards and laboratory supplies.

• May schedule laboratory tests to provide support to production manufacturing activity.

• Assists in the periodic inspection of laboratory facilities, to assure that they are operated and administered according to GMP.

• Assists analysts with the analytical instrumentation and maintaining the inventory of the controlled substance transfers and record schedule.

  Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in data analysis. Must be able to interpret impact of laboratory data for appropriate and effective actions.

• Must be able to identify problem areas requiring development, maintenance, production, engineering, accounting, or planning with assistance from more senior staff.

• Demonstrated skills to deal effectively with members of the department and the areas serviced by the laboratory.

• Problem solving skills are required.

• Must also be able to identify, communicate, and follow-through to completion and assist in the development of necessary corrective action plans to resolve the problem with supervision.

• Assist in the activities required for the investigation and resolution.

• Must be fully bilingual (English / Spanish) with excellent oral and technical writing skills.

• Experience as a coordinator or group leader is a plus.

  Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry with 5-6 years of experience in the QC laboratory within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. A chemistry license is a must.

  Equal Opportunity Statement RCM 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. #LI-ML1