Chemist II

Our Strength Is Our People. Passion. Principles. Perspective. At Watson, they're the traits that drive our growth and we apply them to every project and product. If you bring these qualities to your work, then we'd like you to consider joining our team.Performs complex testing of raw materials and drug products, maintenance and calibration of analytical instruments, prepares standard and sample solutions, and maintains appropriate records. Essential functions include:
Conducts scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment (i.e., pH
meter, HPLC, dissolution equipment, etc).
Prepares standard and sample solutions as required by the test methods.
Operates general analytical instruments during routine testing (i.e., HPLC, GC, UV,automatic titrator, IR, AA and TLC).
Performs wet Chemistry tests (i.e., LOD, pH, titration, etc.).
Performs analysis on intermediate and finished products.
Maintains appropriate documentation (records and lab notebooks) as required by SOP's.
Complies with all current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) current Good Laboratory
Practices (cGLP) and safety requirements, laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) and Company policies and procedures.
Complies with good housekeeping and safety practices.
Participates in troubleshooting of analytical test methods and laboratory instruments.
May perform peer review of other chemist's work.
Takes part in the training program as a qualified trainer, as requested.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related science from an accredited college or university. Minimum of two (2) - four (4) years of related laboratory work experience; or two or more years of experience as a Chemist I; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of:
Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory requirements.
Up-to-date instrumentation and the following instruments: UV/IR, HPLC, GC and TLC.
Chemistry and wet chemistry.
Computer applications and programs related to laboratory applications (i.e., HPLC, FTIR, AA).
Quality control systems.
Math including statistics.
Sample preparation techniques.
Spectroscopic techniques.
Chromatographic system.
Compliance with DEA and site requirements regarding the handling, use and disposal
controlled substances.

Watson offers competitive medical and dental benefits, including vision, 401(k) and educational reimbursement.Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. We value the benefits of diversity.Apply Online Now! To apply for this position, please click here.