Position Details

This position will support Medicated Feed Additives (MFA) business of Phibro Animal Health Corporation in Willow Island, WV.  The Finished Product Quality Control laboratory provides testing and release support for multiple sites in the MFA network, in addition to analytical support for contract manufacturing.  The preferred candidate will meet the criteria for an Analyst IV or V level, as described below.

The duties of this position include:

Analyst IV

• Receives and prepares samples for analytical testing and initiation of stability studies. 
• Performs physical testing of routine and non-routine samples without supervision including but not limited to raw materials, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Finished Good release and stability testing. 
• Supports the site quality, safety and production needs and goals compliantly.
• Works within cross-functional teams.
• Completes all activities following site cGMP requirements and Phibro Standards.  

• Conducts laboratory activities related to experiments, studies, and projects in support of production, laboratory, or other Phibro groups:
• Understands and follows GMP/GLP regulations.
• Data maintenance and record keeping are in accord with GMP and SOPs
• Supports laboratory operations using technical ability to run routine & non-routine
• Recognizes abnormal results and/or instrument problems and reports them to supervision.
• Performs routine tests and experiments following compendial or standard procedures
• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory basic equipment such as balances, pH meter, titrations, sieves and ovens; has an understanding and has used advanced laboratory equipment such as UV/VIS, HPLC, GC.
• Maintains and follows Standard Operating Procedures dealing with their work area
• May be assigned to projects dealing with special samples needing method modifications, with close supervision.
• Records tests results on standardized forms and prepares reports describing procedures used.
• Participates in investigations into aberrant data and generation of summary reports with supervision.
• Maintains a safe and clean working area and assists others in same.
• Will work with Analysts, Scientists and Management staff on a routine basis for the receipt and preparation of QC Test Samples and Stability study samples.
• Follows good documentation practices.
• Adheres to Phibro’s Vision, Purpose, and Values, demonstrating exemplary behaviors and leadership.

In addition to the items listed above for Analyst IV the following are required for an Analyst V

• Has an understanding and has applied skills related to Lean & 5-S.
• Runs samples independently
• Has knowledge and use experience/troubleshooting of more complex laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, FTIR, Melting Point Apparatus, and Density Meter
• Can apply laboratory knowledge to assist in other work areas.
• Prepare charts and graphs to assist in evaluation and interpretation of data. Can perform statistical analyses.
• Completes investigations into aberrant data and generation of summary reports with little supervision.  May propose CAPA.
• Recognizes abnormal results and/or instrument problems provides input to cause and possible solutions.
• Owns projects and follows through to completion.
• Generation of protocols and execution of projects with little oversight.  May lead a project and be responsible for completion.
• Identifying EHS hazards and suggesting solutions to improve lab/safety compliance.

Education & Experience

• Analyst IV - High School degree or equivalent with approximately 15+ years lab experience, preferably in an FDA regulated environment; or 2-year degree with approximately 5+ years’ experience; or B.S. degree in a related scientific field with approximately 3+ years of experience.
• Analyst V - High School degree or equivalent with approximately 20+ years lab experience, preferably in an FDA regulated environment; or 2-year degree with approximately 10+ years’ experience; or B.S. degree in a related scientific field with approximately 5+ years of experience.

Technical Skills Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient use and ability to perform HPLC, UV, GC, FTIR and other instrumental techniques.
• Ability to generate protocols and summarize and present data when necessary.
• Ability to communicate with-in and outside immediate department. May contact vendors and/or external customers for administrative and technical information.
• PC literate with the following applications: MS Excel, Word, Teams
• Ability to utilize application software such as: Minitab, Empower CDS, JDE, and internal LIMS systems
• Familiarity with Lean concepts and 5-S.

Physical Position Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly exposed to laboratory and office settings, and a manufacturing environment.  The colleague will be required to utilize certain Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to hard hats, safety (“steel-toed”) shoes, eye protection, gloves, and protective clothing.  The colleague must be able to access all areas of the plant and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.