Why Us?

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With 4,000+ team members worldwide, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow good documentation practices for the accurate and timely documentation of all activities
• Perform wet chemistry and instrumentation testing
• Follow site HSE Policies
• Assist with establishing & maintaining safe work standards in the lab
• Peer-review all levels of work
• Conducts lab investigation and root cause analysis, providing solutions to issues
• Regularly uses communication skills to exchange information, especially technical information within the lab

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• LIMS entry, approval, and data release of products
• Use of analytical balances, HPLC, GC, ICP, KF Titrator, IR, UV, pH Meter, volumetric glassware
• Wet testing like assay titrations, colorimetric tests, TLC, heavy metals, and sieves
• Maintain instrument readiness
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and methods in areas of proficiency
• Trainer for all areas of proficiency
• Provides guidance and support to team members
• Design Gage R&R experiments
• Identify method improvements and perform change controls
• Ordering of lab supplies
• Identification of cost savings opportunities
• Actively sustains laboratory housekeeping and identifies improvement opportunities
• Completion of hands-on and electronic training
• Participates and leads area huddles or shift meetings
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

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

Experience:

Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a cGMP facility

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Adept at wet chemistry testing
• Working knowledge of analytical instrumentation and troubleshooting (GC/LC especially)
• Good technical writing and oral communication skills
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of application of basic lab/analytical principles, theories and concept
• Use and/or Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards
• Use of Chromeleon or other chromatography software
• Previous Pharmaceutical experience is a plus

COMPETENCIES:

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

ORGANIZATIONL 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:

• 80% 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.
• 20% Office environment
• This position works 12-hour shifts on our Weekday Days schedule.

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 require

EEO Statement:

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.