2023-382-QC Chemist-Waterford Contractor

This is a 23-month contract.

Purpose:

Provide analytical chemistry services and support to the Site.

Responsibilities:

• Effective interaction with other departments on matters related to raw materials, intermediates, and finished batch releases. Close contact maintained with Quality Assurance Production, Engineering, and Planners.
• Maintain, update, and issue chemical methods, specifications, and SOPs in compliance to pharmacopoeial and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with training of the analysts in areas of expertise and knowledge and in new methods, SOPs, and updates.
• Trend such results, record COA’s where required, and complete OOS’s investigations on a timely basis.
• Update the QC Team Leader on potential problems and highlight improvements where possible by the use of normal communication means.
• Ensure all quality documentation and records are complete and current.
• Ensure QC laboratories meet current Good Laboratory Practice (cGLP) requirements.
• Ensure relevant procedures are correctly defined and followed.
• Ensure that critical chemical testing and related equipment meet current validation requirements (IQ, OQ, PQ) where required.
• Audit and review chemistry test results daily and ensure compliance with cGLP.
• Checking/auditing laboratory notebooks and analytical reports.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP at all times.

Requirements:

• Degree in Science (Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred). Postgraduate studies as appropriate to augment primary degree.
• 2-3 years experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.