QC Chemist IV

Xtalks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Forbes recognition

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a quality control analyst to ensure the quality and compliance of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples. The role involves preparing solutions, running analyses with HPLC, GC, UV, IR, and reporting results under GMP guidelines.

You will work with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment, using Empower and SAP, and contribute to continuous improvement of QC processes while maintaining meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
• 6 years of experience in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory.
• Advanced cGMP requirements for all data generated by the QC laboratory.
• Laboratory skills including physical testing, HPLC analysis, GC analysis, Impurity analysis, UV-Vis, FTIR, Malvern, and Empower as applicable to the work group assigned.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Executes method transfer/ validation activities following protocol.
• Performs process validation testing. Cleaning verification testing following protocols as required.
• Update departmental SOPs.
• Advanced SME knowledge fundamental laboratory techniques and analytical instruments
• Ability to cross- train staff on equipment/lab techniques
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and compliance of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples by performing laboratory analytical testing.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for testing.
• Use analytical equipment such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV and IR; work independently or with supervisor to accomplish tasks.
• Troubleshoot analytical instruments and ensure adherence to GMP policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with team to meet scheduling and testing priorities.

Skills

HPLC analysis

GC analysis

UV-Vis

FTIR

SOP adherence

SAP

Microsoft Office

Data validation

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Empower

Malvern

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

To ensure the Quality and Compliance of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples by performing laboratory analytical testing relative to the support of Perrigo operations and manufacturing needs. Responsible for preparing solutions and reagents for testing as required. Uses analytical laboratory equipment such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV and IR. Works independently and within team under direction of supervisor to accomplish tasks.

The hourly rate for this role is $36.21.

Scope of the Role

PRINCIPAL CHALLENGES

Typical Problems

Communicating with Supervisor to determine needs and expediting when appropriate, prioritizing tasks to meet these company needs (changes in scheduling due to glassware shortages, equipment malfunction, lack of reagents/supplies). Executes analytical testing for investigation of atypical or out-of-specification results. Adherence to laboratory policies and procedures and GMP requirements across the department.

Most Complex Problems

Troubleshoot analytical instruments independently.

Decision Making Authority

Typical decisions (total authority)

Work with Superviser and team to establish testing priorites.

Decisions referred to others for approval

Purchase of laboratory equipment and other major capital expenditures, reportable results in cases of data requiring laboratory investigation, decisions on procedure interpretation and deviations from procedure, overall staffing decisions, off-site development opportunities.

Additional Information

• Ability to work as a team to achieve desired results and may need to work OT as required.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's or Assocaites Degree in Chemisty or related discipline, with 6 year experience in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory.
• Advanced application cGMP requirements for all data generated by the QC laboratory.
• Layboratory skills including physical testing, HPLC analysis, GC ananysis,Impurity analysis, UV-Vis, FTIR, Malvern, and Empower as applicable to the work group assigned.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Executes method transfer/ validation activites following protocol.
• Perfroms process validation testing. Cleaning verification testing following protcols as requires
• Update departmental SOPs
• Advanced SME knowledge fundamental laboratory techniques and analytical instruments
• Ability to cross- train staff on equipment/lab techniques
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo