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Preparedness today, safer tomorrow. Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world. Here, you will join passionate professionals where our culture is informed by our values and commitment to protecting and saving lives.Job Summary Perform GMP compliant testing as required to support Raw Material testing, In-process, Finished Product Release & Stability, nonclinical / clinical studies, as well as assay or process validations. Maintain laboratory documentation and perform preventative maintenance and calibration on laboratory equipment per established procedures. Participate in the execution of investigations, deviations, critical reagent and standard qualifications, validation/verification protocols and reports, supplier qualifications, CAPAs and change controls. Provide training to peers in an effective manner. Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. <ul> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Receive test samples, standards, chemicals, and reagents; maintain accurate laboratory records and inventory for all laboratory materials.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Demonstrate competence when analytical testing with supervisory or senior analyst guidance.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Be competent with analytical/biological/Compendia methodologies and techniques.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Report results and complete LIMS data entry in a timely manner. Perform peer review of QC data, review, and approval in LIMS.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Adhere to all effective STM’s/SOPs and safety requirements and document laboratory work consistent with cGMP requirements.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform preventative maintenance / calibration on laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Execute critical reagent and standard qualification studies.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Make detailed observations during performance of experimental tasks.</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Contribute to troubleshooting/laboratory investigation efforts under supervisory or senior analyst guidance. </li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Contribute to revision of assay forms, TMDs, and SOPs. Revise lab documentation including assay forms, test method documents, and standard operating procedures in accordance with document management procedures.</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide training in basic QC tasks to peers in an effective manner.</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Execute development and validation studies.</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Identify opportunities for improvements within QC procedures and documentation.</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform assigned tasks effectively with supervisor or senior analyst oversight.</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to pass a pre-employment medical & criminal background check.</li> </ul> The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned. Education, Experience & Skills <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">University degree or technical diploma in chemistry, biology, microbiology, or related field of study.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">0-2 years directly related experience in a recognized professional or technical/scientific field and experience in a pharmaceutical cGMP environment is an asset, but is not required.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical GMPs.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">HPLC expereince is an asset.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety precautions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">WHMIS and biohazard safety awareness.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Competent in laboratory safety and generally-accepted lab practice, including maintaining adequate written laboratory records.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to work in a fast paced and highly regulated environment.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to communicate and articulate information in both written and verbal forms.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; can work collaboratively with others.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to interpret analytical data.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to contribute ideas/solutions to aid in troubleshooting and investigations.</li> </ul>There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 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