Scientist 1 Chem Research Job Job in Memphis, Tennessee US
Scientist 1 Chem Research Job
Scientist 1 Chem Research-CHE003360 Description Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. The Scientist 1 position works under the direction of a Supervisor in the Validation / Stability group. This position will perform analytical testing for pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations and assist in designing, conducting, analyzing and reporting the results of laboratory experiments supporting validation and stability studies. Major Activities and Responsibilities: * Finished product testing to support informal and premarket stability testing * Perform verification and validation testing * Peer review of GMP data for accuracy, completeness and conformance * Troubleshooting problems that arise during routine testing * Maintenance activities, laboratory maintenance, SOP updates * Additional assignments related to maintaining laboratory operations will be assigned on an as-needed basis. They may include preparing standard operating procedures as well as participating on safety or audit teams. Qualifications Education: * Required: Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Chemistry) Required: * Minimum 3 years work experience in pharmaceutical finished product testing. * Proficiency in the use of Word and Excel, as well as strong technical skills * Thorough practical and theoretical knowledge of analytical chemistry and experience working with a variety of techniques (HPLC, GC, AA, IR, and UV-Vis). * Maintain accurate and detailed records in accordance with GMP documentation. * Participate as a team member as well as independently demonstrate strong ethical and scientific behaviors Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # CHE003360. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means. Primary Location: US-TN-Memphis Employee Status: Regular Travel : No Number of Openings: 1 Shift (if applicable) : 1st Hazardous Materials : Laboratory Chemicals *This job post was placed on PharmaDiversity Job Board with permission of this employer. If viewing this post anywhere else, the "apply" click should lead you to PharmaDiversity Job Board for authentic job post view with direct employer application. For application attention if web source is requested please use "PharmaDiversity" or "PharmaDiversity Job Board". Merck prefers that you apply to this job directly on their site