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Career Opportunities at Mikart

Mikart's employees are fundamental to the foundation of our success, and our staff plays an integral role in building longstanding and profitable customer relationships. We are committed to hiring and retaining high quality professionals.

Mikart offers an excellent benefits package from date of hire. The company fosters an open door management policy and building close-knit teams. We stress balance between our employee's personal and professional life, and foster a friendly, yet professional, work environment using advanced technology in state-of-the-art facilities. Continuous pursuit of improvement underscores all that we do.

Our comprehensive benefits plan includes:

  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with salary deferrals, company match and discretionary profit sharing contributions
  • 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 100% company-paid basic life insurance
  • optional supplemental life insurance
  • group health insurance, including medical and dental coverage
  • Vision care coverage
  • Medical Care Spending Account to help bridge the gap between health care expenses covered by insurance and eligible expenses that are paid out-of-pocket, by setting aside a certain amount of pretax dollars each year
  • Dependent Care Spending Account to help cover eligible out-of-pocket expenses for child or elder care, by setting aside a certain amount of pretax dollars each year
  • Employee Assistance Program to provide employees and their families resources and referrals on such issues as child, elder and self care, financial and legal matters
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) earned at rates of 16 days - 26 days per year, based on length of service

The involvement, dedication, and teamwork of our people support our efforts to grow and prosper. If you are interested in pursuing employment at Mikart, please see below for our current list of career opportunities.

Open Positions:

Quality Control Chemist
Analytical R&D Method Development Chemist
Experienced Compressions Technician
Experienced Manufacturing Technician
Regulatory Submissions Associate


Quality Control Chemist:

The QC Chemist for Mikart, Inc. is responsible for preparing, performing, and documenting analyses on incoming in-process, raw material, finished product, and/or stability samples in accordance with Mikart specifications and procedures.

General analyses include:

•  The use of all laboratory equipment used in routine sample analyses (for example, UV-VIS, FTIR, Karl Fischer Titrator, pH meter, drying oven, and dissolution apparatus for finished product and stability testing)

•  The use and operation of HPLCs equipped with integrators, and with Millennium software

•  Sample prep for GC analyses, and the use and operation of GCs equipped with Chemstation software

•  Participation in discrepancy investigation resolution procedures

BS degree in Chemistry is required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory preferred; or other appropriate combination of education, training and applicable experience.

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Analytical R&D Method Development Chemist:

As a member of our Analytical R&D Lab, you will perform method development studies, primarily for drug substances and prescription pharmaceutical dosage forms (solid and liquid oral dosages).  

General responsibilities include:

•  Independent investigation of literature and compendial sources to define an appropriate basis for analysis

•  Conduct method development activities as directed in a timely and efficient manner

•  Document development activities, and draft specifications and procedures as appropriate

•  Collaborate with formulators and method development chemists as needed to facilitate project completion

•  Use of various laboratory equipment for routine sample analyses (e.g., HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Dissolution Apparatuses, Karl Fisher titrator, etc.

•  Operation of HPLCs and GCs using Empower 2 software

•  Providing project support for analytical activities in method transfer, pre-formulation research or method validation, as needed


Minimum requirements include a BS degree in Chemistry and five years experience in a GMP pharmaceutical laboratory environment, including a minimum of three years experience in method development. Hands-on, bench experience with HPLC and GC is a must. Excellent communication and technical writing skills are required.

Mikart strives to be a leader in new technology. As such, the R&D department has acquired multiple Water Acquity UPLC systems. Experience in UPLC is a definite advantage.

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Experienced Compressions Technician:

The Compressions Technician for Mikart is responsible for the duties performed as part of the process of generating quality finished solid dosage forms. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to cGMP and safety procedures, and should be skilled in the following activities:

•  Assembly, tooling, and operation of machinery such as Sejong, Fette, Manesty, Shionogi, Bosch and Elanco-Fill, and multi-layer presses

•  Ability to troubleshoot routine compression and encapsulation challenges

•  Performance of various checks and inspections during processing

•  Performance of routine and non-routine maintenance on equipment

•  Ability to contribute to and support the technical needs of the department

•  Knowledge of proper disassembly and cleaning techniques


Minimum Requirements:

At least 3 years of experience working in a high-volume pharmaceutical production environment and possess an ownership approach to the needs of the compression department. High school diploma or equivalent, with good mathematical skills and a mechanical aptitude required. Fluency in the English language is required and must be able to perform required repetitive lifting tasks. Computer literacy preferred.


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Experienced Manufacturing Technician:

Mikart is searching for an experienced pharmaceutical manufacturing technician to join our dedicated team in a production-oriented environment. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to cGMP and safety procedures, and should be skilled in the following activities:

•  Accurate dispensing of raw materials according to batch documentation

•  Dry granulation and blending operations using equipment such as Turbo sieves, oscillating granulators, comils, fitz-mills, and blenders

•  Wet granulation operations including collette mixing, high shear granulation, and fluid bed technology

•  Liquid manufacturing, including working with steam-jacketed tanks

•  Tablet coating experience is highly desired

•  Documentation, PPE, and cleaning according to federal and company regulations

Minimum Requirements:

At least 3 years of experience working in a high-volume pharmaceutical production environment and possess an ownership approach to the needs of the compression department.   High school diploma or equivalent, with good mathematical skills and a mechanical aptitude required.   Fluency in the English language is required and must be able to perform required repetitive lifting tasks.   Computer literacy preferred.


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Regulatory Submissions Associate:

The Regulatory Submissions Associate for Mikart, Inc. assists in the preparation of regulatory submissions to the FDA for INDs, NDAs, ANDAs, supplements and amendments.  

Duties include:

•  maintaining current knowledge of regulations and guidances to ensure consistency, completeness and adherence to FDA standards for all submissions

•  coordinating workflow and monitoring timelines related to submissions on assigned projects

•  coordinating and consulting with other departments on the content, review and assembly of regulatory documentation for applications and amendments

•  critically reviewing documentation to ensure suitability for submissions to the FDA

•  creating and maintaining draft product labeling
 

Must display attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities. Fluency in the English language along with well developed technical writing skills, ability to work under minimal supervision in a team environment and demonstrated effective communication skills required. Proficiency in MS Office is necessary.  


Qualifications:  

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related science and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical GMP environment, preferably with experience in regulatory submissions, or other appropriate combination of education and experience. Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and/or clinical studies is highly desirable.

 

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Qualified applicants should submit their resumes with salary history to careers@mikart.com as an attachment in Word (*.doc) format or fax to 404-350-0432, attention HR.

STARTING SALARY FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.

Preferred consideration will be given to candidates with previous pharmaceutical industry experience.

We are a drug-free workplace. All successful candidates will be subject to drug testing

Paper resumes may be mailed to: Human Resources
1750 Chattahoochee Ave., NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

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