Metrology Scientist

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go.  As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies.  Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide analytical instrumentation support for laboratory equipment, calibrations, and software. This role will serve as a subject matter expert and provide technical support for analytical instrumentation in Technical Services and Quality Control.

Primary Responsibilities/Activities:

• Manages calibration and software updates for analytical laboratory instrumentation as required and in accordance with timelines, schedules, and budget.
• Provides technical support for the evaluation of new equipment, software, and system upgrades.
• Responsible for review and recommendations of new analytical instruments in accordance with user requirements and design specifications.
• Develop, author, and execute laboratory instrument and software Installation and Operation Qualification Protocols and Reports.
• Implements and manages calibration schedule of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Manages and communicates with laboratory management of third-party service agreements for calibration and preventative maintenance.
• Responsible for training Technical Services and Quality Control personnel on new lab equipment and new software or updates, and procedural updates.
• Manages instrumentation calibration and preventative maintenance in accordance with SOP’s, cGMP’s, and industry standards.
• Must be able to analyze and review data and interpret results.
• All other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry or a related field from an accredited university.
• Experience: Prefer 4+ years with advanced degree, 5+ with BS degree; direct relevant experience in pharmaceutical analytical laboratory. Proficiency in analytical instrumentation and techniques such as HPLC-UV, HPLC ELSD, GC-FID, GC-TCD, GC-HS, Dissolution, UV-Vis, FTIR, KF, Viscometer, AA, Particle size, etc. Proficiency in chromatography software such as Empower.
• Specialized knowledge or training: Must have a pharmaceutical, cGMP, background with an FDA regulated laboratory. Familiar with USP, ICH, and VICH guidelines.
• Other Skills: Strong writing and documentation skills (protocols, reports, lab notebooks). Strong analytical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Travel required in this position 0-10%.

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