QC Chemist IV

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

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Job summary

Perrigo in New York, NY seeks an experienced Quality Control Laboratory specialist to ensure the quality and compliance of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples. You will prepare solutions and reagents for testing and work with analytical instruments to support manufacturing needs.

You will operate HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV and IR, maintain GMP compliance, and contribute to method transfer/validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
• 6 years of experience in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory.
• Advanced application of cGMP requirements for all data generated by the QC laboratory.
• Laboratory techniques including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, Empower as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solutions and reagents for testing.
• Perform analytical testing to support manufacturing and QA operations.
• Operate analytical instruments (HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV, IR).
• Adhere to GMP policies and procedures across the department.
• Assist with method transfer/validation activities and data integrity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

GC

UV

IR

Empower

Malvern

SAP

Job description

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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

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

· 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.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

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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

Nearest Major Market: Bronx
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City