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Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Quality Control Tech I – Lab Support in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Title

Quality Control Tech I – Lab Support

Requisition

JR000014034 Quality Control Tech I – Lab Support (Open)

Location

St. Louis, MO (Pharma) - USA032

Additional Locations

St. Louis, MO

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Depending on the laboratory area, will perform lab support activities for the quality control labs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Follow good documentation practices for the accurate and timely documentation of all activities

  • Perform the following core activities:

  • Waste disposal

  • Daily calibration of instruments, including but not limited to:

  • pH

  • Balances

  • Karl Fischer

  • Order and stock lab supplies

  • Disposal of expired raw materials

  • Housekeeping - cGMP

  • Reagent preparation

  • DEA destruction

  • Maintenance of standards

  • Follow site HSE Policies

  • Assist with establishing & maintaining safe work standards in the lab

  • Peer review all levels of work

  • Conducts lab cGMP and Housekeeping inspections

  • Uses communication skills to exchange information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Maintain instrument readiness

  • Actively sustains laboratory housekeeping

  • Completion of hands-on and electronic training

  • Participates in area huddles or shift meetings

  • Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree in science related field (Chemistry, Biology) is preferred or with equivalent combination of education, experience, and competencies accepted.

Experience:

Working knowledge of wet chemistry required

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of analytical wet testing and/or instrumentation.

  • Experience in a cGMP environment is preferred.

  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

  • Acquaintance with and understanding of application of basic chemistry/analytical principles, theories and concept

  • Use and/or Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards

  • Previous Pharmaceutical experience is a plus

COMPETENCIES:

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

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/SCOPE:

Reports to the Supervisor Quality Testing. 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:

  • 90% Laboratory exposure to plant products, solvents and reagents, some of which are hazardous or potent compounds

  • Requires use of PPE for lab environment and potential handling of controlled substances

  • Primarily standing and walking within the building, but also requires some walking between buildings, stairs, and lifting.

  • 10% Office environment

  • Required to work 8-12 hour shifts, the potential for night, weekend, and holiday work depending on the business needs

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 required of employees assigned to this position.

Mallinckrodt is a global specialty p harmaceutical business that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes specialty pharmaceutical products. Areas of focus include therapeutic drugs for autoimmune and rare disease specialty areas like neurology, rheumatology, nephrology, ophthalmology and pulmonology; immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; and analgesics and central nervous system drugs. The company's core strengths include the acquisition and management of highly regulated raw materials; deep regulatory expertise; and specialized chemistry, formulation and manufacturing capabilities. The company's Specialty Brands segment includes branded medicines; its Specialty Generics segment includes specialty generic drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients and external manufacturing.

To learn more about Mallinckrodt, visit www.mallinckrodt.com.

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals (“the Company”) maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based upon age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), disability (mental and physical), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin (including language use restrictions), political activities or affiliation, race, sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by law. Furthermore, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations on every location in which the company has facilities. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: recruiting, hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is required to report certain payments or transfers of value (such as expense reimbursement, meals, transportation) made to U.S.-licensed healthcare professionals in compliance with the federal Physician Payment Sunshine Act (i.e. Open Payments) and certain state laws.

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