Analyst I, Laboratory Services

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

Job Summary 
 

Perform GMP or GLP compliant testing as required to support Raw Material testing, In-process, Finished Product Release & Stability or nonclinical / clinical studies, as well as assay or process validations.

Maintain laboratory documentation and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment per established procedures
    
Essential Functions 

• Receive test samples, standards and reagents.
• Perform routine basic QC analysis (e.g. TOC, pH, water content, bench chemistry, etc.) following written procedures and limited non-routine testing with supervisory oversight; report results and complete LIMS data entry in a timely manner.
• Perform detailed technical and data integrity review of QC data as required. 
• Perform preventative maintenance / calibration on basic laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Execute critical reagent and standard qualification studies and maintain adequate inventory of supplies.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures.
• Maintain laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents.
• Adhere to all effective STM’s/SOPs and safety requirements and document laboratory work consistent with cGMP requirements.
• Make detailed observations during performance of experimental tasks.
• Contribute to troubleshooting/investigation efforts under supervisory oversight.
• Model the organizational core values through day-to-day actions

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
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline required. 
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel.
• Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical GLPs and GMPs.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
• WHMIS and biohazard safety awareness.
• Competent in laboratory safety and generally-accepted lab practice, including maintaining adequate written laboratory records.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and highly regulated environment.
• Able to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Able to communicate and articulate information in both written and verbal forms.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; can work collaboratively with others.
• Able to interpret analytical data.
• Able to contribute ideas/solutions to aid in troubleshooting and investigations.
• Must be flexible with shifts as they can change at any time based on business conditions. 

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