Quality Technician II - St. Louis, MO (Pharma) - USA

Why Us? · At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We're looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With 4,000+ team members worldwide, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality a ...

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Why Us?

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We're looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With 4,000+ team members worldwide, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn't just our tagline, it's the higher standard we live by every day.

Job Description Summary

Depending on the laboratory area, will perform analysis on Raw Materials, Intermediates, In-Process, Finished Product, or Stability samples using established analytical methods.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow good documentation practices for the accurate and timely documentation of all activities.
• Perform wet chemistry and instrumentation testing.
• Follow site HSE Policies.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining safe work standards in the lab.
• Peer review all levels of work.
• Conducts lab investigations.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• LIMS entry of data
• Use of analytical balances, HPLC, GC, KF Titrator, UV, pH Meter
• Maintain instrument readiness

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High School Diploma required, associate degree in a science related field or equivalent combined education, experience, and competencies preferred.

Experience:

Experience in a cGMP environment is preferred. Working knowledge of instrumentation preferred.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of wet chemistry required
• Working knowledge of instrumentation (GC/LC, UV, AA).
• Experience in a cGMP environment is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of application of basic principles, theories and concept.
• Use and/or Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Chromatography (GC/LC) and Spectroscopy experience a plus.

COMPETENCIES:

Informing, Customer Focus, Listening, Perseverance, Organizing, function/technical skills, Peer Relationships, Comfort around Higher Management  

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/SCOPE:

Contacts involve matters of moderate importance to the organization and include R&D, Marketing, Production employees including Engineers, Supervisors, and Operators, Logistics, EHS, and DEA. Infrequent customer contacts on routine matters.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 80% Laboratory exposure to plant products, solvents and reagents, some of which are hazardous or potent compounds.
• 20% Office environment.
• Weekend Day Shift: 12 hours per day, 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and every other Tuesday.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills require

EEO Statement:

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.