Senior QC Chemist

Lipa Pharmaceuticals Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Training and development

Rewards program

Supportive management

Job summary

Lipa Pharmaceuticals Limited in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Senior Chemist to provide technical leadership in the Quality Control laboratory. The role involves testing, reviewing and releasing results for raw materials, in-process materials, finished products and stability samples, while ensuring GMP compliance and data integrity.

You will mentor junior analysts, lead investigations into OOS/OOT and deviations, support method validation, and collaborate with audits and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Science.
• Minimum 10 years experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or complementary medicines laboratory.
• Strong understanding of TGA, PIC/S GMP and data integrity principles.
• Experience with Empower, OpenLab or similar systems (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Perform and review chemical and instrumental analysis using HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR and other analytical techniques.
• Review laboratory data and ensure compliance with GMP and data integrity requirements.
• Lead OOS, OOT, deviation and laboratory investigations.
• Support method validation, verification and transfer activities.
• Review specifications, test methods and laboratory procedures.
• Act as SME for assigned methods and systems.
• Mentor and coach QC team members.
• Support internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Maintain laboratory inspection readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Science

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV

FTIR

Empower

OpenLab

Job description

Lipa Pharmaceuticals is Australia’s leading manufacturer of complementary medicines, specialising in vitamins, pharmaceuticals, and health food supplements. We have the capacity to produce a wide range of products including tablets, hard and soft capsules, liquids, powders, creams, gels, and probiotics.

We are proud to have been recognised by Complementary Medicines Australia as the ‘High-Quality Manufacturer of the Year’ on nine occasions for the exceptional products we create.

The Opportunity

The Senior Chemist is a senior technical specialist responsible for testing, reviewing and releasing laboratory results for raw materials, in-process materials, finished products and stability samples. The role provides technical leadership within the Quality Control laboratory, supports compliance with GMP and TGA requirements, leads investigations and mentors junior analysts.

What we offer

Immediate start with onsite car parking

Work with a results-driven and passionate team

Ongoing training and support

Guidance by a supportive management team with a clear vision

Employee benefits, including a Rewards and Recognition Program

Responsibilities

Perform and review chemical and instrumental analysis using HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR and other analytical techniques.

Review laboratory data and ensure compliance with GMP and data integrity requirements.

Lead OOS, OOT, deviation and laboratory investigations.

Support method validation, verification and transfer activities.

Review specifications, test methods and laboratory procedures.

Act as SME for assigned methods and systems.

Mentor and coach QC team members.

Support internal, customer and regulatory audits.

Maintain laboratory inspection readiness.

Degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Science.

Minimum 10 years experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or complementary medicines laboratory.

Strong understanding of TGA, PIC/S GMP and data integrity principles.

Experience with HPLC and other analytical instrumentation.

Experience investigating OOS/OOT results.

Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Experience with Empower, OpenLab or similar systems (desirable)

Experience supporting regulatory inspections (desirable)

Previous leadership or mentoring experience (desirable)

Please Note:

Lipa Pharmaceuticals has a strong commitment to health and safety, with a pre-employment medical requiring successful completion, prior to an offer being made. We do not accept unsolicited applications from third parties. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Additionally, as our facility is not accessible by public transport you will need your own transportation to get to work.

Lipa Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, colour, nationality, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply