QC Technician I

Cosette Pharmaceuticals is a US based, diversified pharmaceutical company with a proven topicals and dermatology portfolio and a growing branded pharmaceuticals business. We are fully integrated, with a deep focus on internal R&D, high quality manufacturing standards and commercial sales excellence. We continue to diversify and expand through strategic partnerships, acquisitions and internal R&D.

Our highly experienced leadership team are busy writing the next, most ambitious chapter of our story. Building on a 100+ year heritage, their shared vision of innovation will leverage the expertise of more than 350+ team members, and infrastructure to create remarkable new opportunities for the patients and physicians we serve every day.

Cosette is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ with 2 additional locations in the U.S. The South Plainfield, NJ office consists of an R&D Laboratory and other functional areas. The Lincolnton, NC site is a fully functioning, state of the art, manufacturing facility.

Innovating every day.

Basic Purpose:

Sample Log-in, tracking, and organization within sample room. Assist QC Analysts with routine work.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

* Maintain sample databases for stability, raw materials, finished products, and customer complaints in Chemistry and/or Microbiology and perform clerical work associated with sample tracking.
* Label glassware and prepare initial sample into appropriate containers. Discard expired samples and solvents appropriately. Operate autoclave for sterilizing medias and decontaminating microbiological waste
* Perform basic physical testing, including pH, viscosity, specific gravity, color determination, etc.
* Maintain an inventory of lab supplies.
* Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Physical Requirements:

Education/Training/Work Experience:

* A High School Diploma and three years of experience at a GMP facility
* Demonstrated computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Word, etc.)
* Demonstrated knowledge of cGMPs, Safety, OSHA, and 21 CFR regulations and requirements
* Demonstrated ability to multi-task while meeting established deadlines.
* Proven record of compliance with regard to safety, GDPs, and general performance
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Organizational skills and attention to details a must.
* Willingness to be flexible.
* Willingness to learn new tasks.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

* Log all samples into the applicable database assuring accuracy and completeness of data and any accompanying paperwork.
* Understands requirements from SOPs and general GDP, for labeling and media sterilization. Understands chemical handling hazards and/or microbiological hazards and discards waste in compliance with all requirements.
* Assists QC Analysts in physical testing to ensure timely release of laboratory results.
* Order supplies when needed and with cost-effective means and pro-actively inventory the lab for future needs.

Equipment and Applications:

* Microsoft Office Applications (Access, Word, etc.)
* Analytical Balance
* pH meter

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

* Gloves
* Safety Glasses
* Lab Coat
* Respirator
* Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employment

Providing "equal employment opportunity" is one of the most important people policies of Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Our goal is to do all that we realistically can to provide genuine equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all phases of our operation. It is the policy of this Company that there shall be no discrimination with respect to employment, or any of the terms and conditions of employment, because of an individual's race, creed, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partnership, familial status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, disability (including AIDS and HIV infection), genetic information, liability for service in the United States armed forces or any other legally protected status. The Company is dedicated to ensuring that all employment decisions are in accordance with these principles of equal employment opportunity.