Quality Control Chemist I

Piramal Pharma Limited; Riverview; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions’ HPAPI Research and Manufacturing facility (Ash Stevens, LLC) in Riverview, Michigan, seeks a qualified Quality Control Chemist I to join our Quality Control team. The role provides analytical chemistry support and responsibilities include testing raw materials and starting materials to meet production timelines.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry and ideally one year of pharma QC experience; familiarity with analytical testing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or equivalent.
• One year of experience in pharmaceutical quality control preferred.
• Familiarity with analytical testing and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Support QC testing of raw materials and starting materials to meet production timelines.
• Perform cleaning verifications on equipment using approved methods.
• Test reference standards and stability samples.
• Document sample preparation, equipment setup, and test results; verify data.
• Assist in methods development, validation and training; maintain equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organization & planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

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Division

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.

For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title

Quality Control Chemist I

Job Description

Piramal Pharma Solutions’ HPAPI Research and Manufacturing facility (Ash Stevens, LLC), located in Riverview, Michigan, is seeking a qualified Quality Control Chemist I to join our Quality Control team. The Quality Control Chemist is responsible for providing analytical chemistry support for the facility.

Key responsibilities.

• Support manufacturing operations through the testing of raw materials and starting materials as required to meet production timelines.
• Perform cleaning verifications on multi-use equipment using approved methods.
• Test reference standards and stability samples.
• Document sample preparation, equipment set-up, and test results in laboratory notebooks or other appropriate test record forms. Verify data with second quality team member as required. Maintain all records as required to maintain compliance.
• As required, test intermediates and final products to meet production timelines/client requirements.
• Assist in the revision of documentation as required.
• Participate in quality unit projects, including but not limited to supplier certification, methods development, methods validation and training of both quality unit members as appropriate.
• Provide support in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory analytical instrumentation.
• Assist in the maintenance of the QC laboratory through routine housekeeping, as well as keeping personal bench area and desk organized.
• As required, perform routine testing on the water system (DI, ice, potable, and QC water), and prepare reports as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in pharmaceutical quality control or equivalent is preferred
• Familiarity with analytical testing and instrumentation.

job competencies.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently against multiple deadlines.

job conditions.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling can be expected.
• Long periods of standing and walking can be expected in this position.
• This position may require long periods of sitting, typing, computer entry or looking at a computer.

Work Environment:

• Piramal Pharma Solutions is engaged in the business of pharmaceutical research and contract pharmaceutical manufacturing. As such, all PPS staff work in or nearby either chemical/pharmaceutical research or chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Potential limited exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, specialized clothing including laboratory uniform and appropriate shoes may be required in areas associated with this position.