Physicochemical Analysis Chemist

Abbott; Soledad Atzompa; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Mexico City seeks a Physicochemical Analyst Chemist to evaluate samples across raw materials, in-process and finished products, and stability studies using HPLC, GC, AA, and related equipment.

You will validate methods, develop SOPs, and support process validation and change controls. A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry or related field with 2+ years in pharma QA/analytical is required; rotating shifts and a 12-month assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry (QFB), Pharmaceutical Chemistry (QFI), Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field; professional license required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in pharma or contract labs; QC, analytical development, and method validation.
• Experience with analytical lab instrumentation and software such as HPLC.
• Advanced English: technical level for reading methodologies.
• Knowledge of LC, GC, AA, LIMS, pharmacopoeias and their applications.
• Schedule includes rotating morning/evening shifts and a 12-month assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses using HPLC, GC, AA; analyze raw materials, in-process and finished products.
• Analyze purified water, rinse water, cleaning validation, and holding time samples.
• Analyze process validation, stability program samples, and holding time samples.
• Prepare statistical reports, calculations, and review results.
• Develop SOPs, method verifications, transfers, and change controls.
• Operate physicochemical control equipment and maintain documentation.

Skills

HPLC

Analytical chemistry

English - technical

Pharma QA/analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry (QFB) or Pharmaceutical Chemistry (QFI) or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

AA (Atomic Absorption)

LIMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Description

Physicochemical Analysis Chemist

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that creates breakthrough science to improve people's health. We are always looking toward the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career of your dreams.
• A company recognized as one of the best large companies to work for, as well as a great workplace for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position is based in Mexico City within our Established Pharmaceuticals Operations Division, where we are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in some of the world’s fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality, differentiated branded generic medicines spans multiple therapeutic areas, including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic care, pain management/central nervous system, and respiratory health.

As a Physicochemical Analyst Chemist , you will perform activities such as evaluating the physicochemical conditions of samples including raw materials, process validation, cleaning validation, finished products, and stability studies. You will also execute analytical method validations, verifications, and transfers.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry (QFB), Pharmaceutical Chemistry (QFI), Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field. Professional license required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in pharmaceutical companies or contract laboratories analyzing pharmaceutical products, including:
  • Quality Control (finished products, stability studies, and raw materials)
  • Analytical Development
  • Analytical Method Validation
• Experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and software such as HPLC , among others.
• Advanced English: Technical level with the ability to read and understand analytical methodologies.
• Knowledge of:
  • Analytical laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and software
  • Liquid and Gas Chromatography
  • Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
  • LIMS
  • Pharmacopoeias and their application
• Schedule: Availability to work rotating morning and evening shifts:
  • Tuesday to Saturday: Morning and evening shifts
  • Sunday to Thursday: Morning and evening shifts
  • Saturday to Sunday: Morning shift
• TEMPORARY PROJECT: 12-MONTH ASSIGNMENT

What You'll Do

• Perform analyses using Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AA), and analyze raw materials, in-process products, and finished products.
• Conduct analyses of purified water, rinse water, cleaning validation samples, and holding time samples.
• Analyze process validation samples, stability program samples, and holding time samples.
• Prepare statistical reports, perform mathematical calculations, and review results.
• Develop stability protocols, method verifications, method transfers, and execute the respective analyses, including results reporting and technical reports.
• Prepare change controls for updating and implementing methods and specifications for raw materials and finished products.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in operating physicochemical control equipment such as HPLC, GC, spectrophotometers (including AA), and related laboratory instruments.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and equipment operation manuals.
• Coordinate the shipment of imported product samples, stability samples, and raw materials to authorized third-party laboratories for analysis.
• Manage non-conformances, LIRs, and CAPA action plans.

Pursue your career aspirations with Abbott and explore diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter/X at @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION:

Mexico > Mexico City : Tlalpan

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable