Intern, R&D - Analytical Development

American Regent, Inc. • New Albany, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist in the day-to-day operations of the R&D laboratory including but not limited to, maintaining upkeep of the R&D laboratory areas and provide hands-on support to Analytical R&D Scientists in performing analytical method development and characterization of pharmaceutical drug product using developed method over accelerated and shelf- life storage. Assist in identifying vendors with niche analysis capabilities and services Essential Duties and Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Log in all reagents purchased per the appropriate SOP and stock the lab with logged in reagents. Assist in conducting routine inventory on stock items including reagents, reference standards and gas cylinders. Check for and remove expired items, reorder new stock, document receipt, and restock labs as necessary. Provide hands-on support to R&D Analytical Chemists in method development for assay of active pharmaceutical ingredient or excipient in the product development and testing of stability samples. Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained in the R&D areas. Ensures all work is performed and documented in accordance with existing Company policies and procedures, as well as cGMP and health and safety requirements. Research vendors or research labs offering unique capabilities to progress complex product development. Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Completed at least a two semester course work with laboratory in General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.
• Attention to detail and able to follow instructions and operating procedures.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Physically able to wear laboratory protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves.
• PPE and Respirators are essential for the health and safety of employees. Employees must maintain a clean-shaven appearance each working shift to wear tight-fitting respirators properly.
• Specific vision requirements include 20/20 near vision (can be corrected with eyeglasses or contacts) and color vision.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Log in all reagents purchased per the appropriate SOP and stock the lab with logged in reagents.
• Assist in conducting routine inventory on stock items including reagents, reference standards and gas cylinders.
• Check for and remove expired items, reorder new stock, document receipt, and restock labs as necessary.
• Provide hands-on support to R&D Analytical Chemists in method development for assay of active pharmaceutical ingredient or excipient in the product development and testing of stability samples.
• Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained in the R&D areas.
• Ensures all work is performed and documented in accordance with existing Company policies and procedures, as well as cGMP and health and safety requirements.
• Research vendors or research labs offering unique capabilities to progress complex product development.
• Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees