Entry Level Chemist

Job Description Employee Responsibilities: Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products (tablets, capsules, parenterals, devices, aerosols, liquids, creams, and gels) Run the instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer (Coulometric and Volumetric), UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, IC, IR, ICP, AA, TGP, DSC, PDA, auto-titrators, TLC, and dissolution apparatus Preparing samples for analysis and running some instrumentation with minimum supervision Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department Prepare standards and samples for analysis Execute method transfer protocols Document work as required for GMP compliance Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in chemistry or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience MUST have authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship Applicants currently local to Lancaster PA preferred Company Description Meridian Softworks Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Meridian Softworks laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Meridian Softworks network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Meridian Softworks has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Meridian Softworks companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. Additional Information Position is full time, Monday-Friday, First Shift, 8:00am-5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options Life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and holidays Meridian Softworks USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.