Metrologist

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas.

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Basic Purpose:
The Metrologist will be responsible for qualifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing laboratory or manufacturing operations instruments and equipment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
* Performs preventative, routine, and other necessary maintenance on instruments and equipment to support lab or manufacturing operations.
* Writes, reviews, and executes equipment Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification Protocols for new and existing equipment.
* Track and coordinate outside vendor service contracts for equipment maintenance.
* Track and coordinate the sending out of equipment for vendor calibration/repair.
* Supports QC or manufacturing operations by troubleshooting instrument/equipment performance issues, performing minor repairs, and training operators as necessary.
* Other duties as assigned by management

Education/Training/Work Experience
* BA/BS in Chemistry, Engineering, or other related discipline or a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in the Pharmaceutical industry.
* Minimum of 2 years' experience with equipment maintenance, calibration, and documentation of this equipment.
* Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work successfully in a team environment.
* Knowledge of cGMPs, GDPs, OSHA, and 21 CFR 11 requirements.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Technical writing and review.
* Computer skills, including software interface with equipment/instrumentation.

Equipment and Applications
* Working knowledge of analytical instruments used in quality control (ie. - HPLC, GC, FTIR, etc.) or instruments used in the manufacturing operations (ie. - Becomix, CIP conductivity Skids, HMI, etc.).
* Able to conduct and lead investigations related to troubleshooting and problem solving of instruments, equipment, and methods.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
* May be required to lift items or equipment upwards of 50 lbs.
* Environment where chemicals are being used.
* Will be required to wear the necessary PPE for work in quality control laboratories and manufacturing areas.

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.