Job opportunity at Hikma in Jordan: Sr. Associate Scientist

Hikma is offering a job opportunity in Jordan as a Sr. Associate Scientist, will be responsible for Auditing the laboratory documents for assigned projects, including but not to the following:

• Analyzes data from qualification tests to determine whether systems and processes meet required criteria and specifications.
• Collaborates and coordinates with appropriate departments and staff regarding the scheduling or implementation of qualification testing. 

• Perform and follow up the calibration activities for AR instruments (UHPLC with different detectors like: UV, DAD, RI, FL and CAD, LC-MS/MS, IC, ICP-MS, GC, DSC, X-Ray, UV-Spectrophotometer, Dissolution systems, analytical balances…etc) at Bayader and Sahab sites according to the related SOP’s, cGMPs and established regulatory requirements in order to comply with regulations.
• Maintaining and updating records of calibrated instruments within the Analytical Research function.
• Follow up the preventive maintenance, maintenance, and housekeeping of laboratory instruments.
• Preparing calibration and preventive maintenance schedules and keep them updated.
• Work with Engineering to maintain equipment validation procedures to current standards.
• Enter calibration events with data into Equipment Management Database (SAP).
• Prepare equipment for qualification studies and execute qualification and validation studies according to approved protocols and SOPs.
• Coordinate with Validation Department to prepare and approve the risk assessment, change control, and qualification files.
• Performing mapping for Stability chambers, refrigerators, freezers and controlled areas.

• Strong background in instrument qualification, including HPLC, LC-MSMS, GC-MSMS.
• Have good experience on a modern mass spectrometry laboratory containing both advanced GC/MS and LC/MS instrumentation, including responsibility for up to 4 modern mass spectrometers and supervision/training of staff.
• BSc degree in chemistry (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Chemical Engineer) with strong experience in chromatography, mass spectrometry (LC/MS, LC/MS/MS, GC/MS) and other spectroscopic techniques. 
• 2-5 years of experience in a mass spectrometry laboratory, either in the pharmaceutical industry or another appropriate setting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, English language, and the use of MS Office (Word, Excel) are required.
• Have good experience in the quality system and reviewing data.

About Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC:

The company was founded on the dedication to transforming people’s lives by providing the quality medicine and support they need every day. More than forty years ago, Hikma company established their branded generic medicines business in the Middle East and North Africa. From these humble beginnings, they have grown into a $2bn global pharmaceuticals business.

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