Job as Officer-QC-Unit-3-JDM in Mylan

Mylan is one of the world’s leading generics and specialty pharmaceutical companies, providing products to customers in more than 150 countries and territories. The company maintains one of the industry’s broadest and highest quality product portfolios, which is regularly bolstered by an innovative and robust product pipeline. With a workforce of more than 16,000, Mylan has attained leading positions in key international markets through its wide array of dosage forms and delivery systems, significant manufacturing capacity, global commercial scale and a committed focus on quality and customer service.

Post: Officer-QC-Unit-3-JDM

Job Description:
Mylan Technologies (MTI) is looking for a qualified Chemist to join our QC Lab at our St. Albans, Vermont facility as our Weekend Supervisor. This position will supervise laboratory staff on our weekend shift (Days, Friday through Monday). The Supervisor performs and coordinates bench assignments supporting routine QC activities involving testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products. In addition the Supervisor provides analytical support and training in addition to assisting in troubleshooting instrument malfunctions, interpreting aberrant data, writing investigation reports and revising Standard Test Methods (STMs) for clarity and to improve high sample throughput in the QC environment. The Supervisor will perform job functions in accordance with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), federal and state laws, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, health authority regulations, and departmental processes.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Knowledge:
A knowledge of various laboratory instrumentation supporting chemical and physical testing, such as: Dissolution Baths, HPLCs, GCs, UV-Vis Spectrophotometers, FTIR, Particle Size Analyzer, MVTR Analyzer, XRF Analyzer, Instron, Balances, pH Meter, Melting Point Apparatus, Karl Fischer Autotitrator, Viscometers, etc. Also, a practical knowledge of scientific software, basic word processing, spreadsheets, navigating USP, and good understanding of wet chemistry and cGMP expected. The Supervisor must adhere to Company and Department policies and procedures as well as government regulations. Requires understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

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Skills and Abilities
The ability to define problems and interpret technical information. Good communication (written and verbal) and practical problem solving skills required. Must be able to withstand long periods of standing and sitting, occasional use of a respirator, and have ability and willingness to work under duress.

Education/Experience
A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree and six years of related laboratory experience is required. Minimum of a Master of Science Degree and one year of experience is required. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

Reasoning Ability
The ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis. Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.

Additional Information:
Experience: min. 1 years
Location: Andhra Pradesh-Hyderabad
Industry Type: Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
Functional Area: QC
End Date: 25^th Feb, 2013
Requisition ID: 13000205