Quality Control Chemist I

Cencora; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company dedicated to creating healthier futures in the pharmaceutical industry. As a QC/Stability Chemist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring product quality through stability and release testing. Collaborate with various departments to maintain compliance with FDA and other regulatory standards while developing and reviewing essential documentation. This role offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact the health and well-being of people and animals alike. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about quality assurance, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid parental leave

Professional development resources

Employee resource groups

Volunteer activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field is required.
• Three or more years’ experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform stability and release testing for drug products.
• Develop and review standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Assist with root cause investigations for quality incidents.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

MasterControl

Electronic Quality Management System

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Under the general direction of the Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs & Stability, the QC/Stability Chemist will focus on stability and release testing, as required, of products repackaged at AHP and work closely with other departments within the Quality Unit to ensure drug product meets all standards.

• Ensure stability and release testing activities are compliant with FDA, DEA, other regulatory body requirements as applicable. Ensure compliance with local and corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform stability and release testing for drug products in accordance with compendial and global requirements, as applicable.
• Develop, revise, and review standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions (WIs), and test method documents to ensure compliance with applicable compendia and regulations.
• Assist in the support of manufacturing operations including process validation, environmental monitoring, and utilities as applicable.
• Perform review and release of stability and release tests for compliance to SOPs and regulatory requirements and ensure data is reported accurately.
• Prepare lab reports as required.
• Assist with root cause investigations for quality incidents related to chemical analysis for stability and release tests.
• Maintain Quality System records and ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with department management to identify and implement compliant process improvements.
• Clarify regulations, policies, and procedures to internal teams as applicable.
• Coordinates with departmental leaders to develop appropriate corrective actions resulting from investigations, internal audits, and facility inspections.
• Conduct follow-up checks on the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Performs other duties to support Quality Systems and Regulatory Affairs department as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field required. Three or more years’ experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing (cGMP) laboratory environment. Should have a working knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements, Quality System principles (Documentation, Training, Investigations/CAPA, Change Control, etc), and global Quality Control regulations.
• Experience with MasterControl or other electronic quality management system preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Good oral, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Effectively interfaces with multiple levels of associates within the organization, including management and plant associates.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail.
• Familiarity with concepts of electronic documentation management systems (EDMS).

Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: General pharmaceutical laboratory, production, and warehouse facility. The noise level in the facility is moderate.

Physical & Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate 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 activity requiring reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Associate is required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile).
• Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation