Sr. Technical Writer, Quality Control

SENIOR TECHNICAL WRITER, QUALITY CONTROL




Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a holding company that operates through its principal subsidiaries, Barr Laboratories, Inc. and Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., develops, manufactures and markets more than 100 generic and proprietary pharmaceutical products in core therapeutic categories including female healthcare, oncology, cardiovascular, anti-infective and psychotherapeutic pharmaceuticals. The Company's generic products are marketed under the Barr label and proprietary products are marketed under the Duramed label. Barr is the leading supplier of oral contraceptive products in the United States.



In fiscal 2005, Barr recorded total revenue of $1.05 billion and invested $128 million in product research and development. Barr has operations in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, DC - and employs more than 2,000 employees.



We have an outstanding career opportunity for a successful Senior Technical Writer, Quality Control located in our Pomona, New York offices.

Responsibilities include:

Provide laboratory expertise to ensure that test methods and specifications are completed in a timely manner to meet business requirements
Critically review pertinent technical information (e.g., USP, validation reports, technical vendor information, etc.)
Consult with lab management, Purchasing department, vendors, and Regulatory Affairs concerning actual procedures used and additional test and specification requirements
Recommend appropriate procedures and tests and for Quality Control
Create and document test methods and specifications
Maintain methods and specifications in LIMS and the electronic notification system
Perform critical reviews of the work of other technical writers in the group

Position Requirements include:

Bachelors degree in Chemistry
5+ years analytical laboratory experience in a US Pharmaceutical Lab environment (or equivalent)
Experience developing, validating and troubleshooting test methods preferred
Excellent knowledge and understanding of USP, cGMPs and other FDA and international regulations and guidances
3+ years in a technical writing capacity is required; strong technical writing skills are a must
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of LIMS and GxPharma a plus
Strong communication skills-both verbal and written




Commitment to Excellence - Many companies talk about it. Barr delivers - every day, to our customers AND to our employees. Barr's commitment to employees is reflected in our total compensation and benefits package that includes competitive salaries and incentive compensation programs, career opportunities offering both personal and professional growth; a 401(k) plan that matches up to an additional 10% of your pay each year; a stock purchase plan that allows you to buy company stock at 15% below market; comprehensive medical and dental plans that provide coverage for you and your family with nominal employee cost; life and disability protection programs and so much more! Together, we raise the BARR!




We are an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.