Job Title: Specialist, Lab Support
Location: Cherry Hill
Job Type: Full-time
About Us:
As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.
Description:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Specialist, Lab Support to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the lifecycle management of chemical reagents, standards, solutions, laboratory consumables within the QC Chemistry laboratory. This role ensures timely availability, proper qualification, compliant storage, and accurate inventory tracking of all reagents to support analytical testing in accordance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Reagent & Standard Management
- Coordinate procurement, receipt, labeling, and distribution of reagents, reference standards, and consumables.
- Prepare, document, and maintain stock solutions, working solutions, and mobile phases as required.
- Ensure reagents and standards meet quality, purity, and certification requirements prior to use.
- Monitor expiration/retest dates and initiate replacement or requalification as needed.
Inventory Control & Planning
- Maintain real-time inventory of all laboratory reagents and supplies using inventory management systems.
- Forecast reagent demand based on testing schedules and historical usage trends.
- Establish minimum/maximum stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Coordinate with procurement and vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all reagent-related activities comply with GMP, GLP, and internal SOP requirements.
- Generate and maintain accurate documentation, including:
- Reagent preparation records
- Certificates of Analysis (CoA)
- Lot traceability logs
- Inventory records
- Support internal and external audits by providing reagent traceability and documentation.
Laboratory Support
- Support QC analysts by ensuring availability of qualified reagents and solutions.
- Troubleshoot reagent-related issues such as variability, contamination, or degradation.
- Coordinate disposal of expired or hazardous materials in accordance with EHS policies.
- Performs daily calibration of pH Meters and Balances.
- Occasionally performs wet chemistry testing in support of Raw Material, Finished Product, and Stability.
- Support chromatographic analysts in preparation of mobile phase, diluent, etc.
- Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements in reagent tracking, preparation, and usage efficiency.
- Support digitalization or automation initiatives (e.g., LIMS, inventory systems).
- Standardize reagent preparation and labeling practices across the lab.
Qualifications:
We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline required.
Experience:
- 0-2 years of experience in a QC laboratory, preferably in a GMP-regulated environment (pharma, biotech, or chemicals).
- Experience with reagent preparation, inventory control, or lab coordination is strongly preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of analytical chemistry techniques (HPLC, GC, UV, wet chemistry).
- Knowledge of reagent stability, storage requirements, and compatibility.
- Experience with LIMS, ERP, or inventory management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel for tracking/forecasting is critical).
Core Competencies:
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on compliance and documentation accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Strong communication and cross-functional coordination abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced lab environment.
- Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
What We Offer*:
- Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
- Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
- A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
- 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
- 11 company paid holidays
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
- Employee discount program
- Wellbeing rewards program
- Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
- Career advancement and growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid maternity and parental leave
*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.
Recruiters:
Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
