QC Chemist IV

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with supervisor to determine needs and expedite when appropriate; prioritize tasks to meet company needs (adapt to scheduling changes due to glassware shortages, equipment malfunction, lack of reagents/supplies).
• Execute analytical testing for investigation of atypical or out-of-specification results.
• Adhere to laboratory policies and procedures and GMP requirements across the department.
• Troubleshoot analytical instruments independently.
• Work with supervisor and team to establish testing priorities.
• Refer decisions for approval as needed (e.g., purchase of laboratory equipment and major capital expenditures, reportable results requiring laboratory investigation, procedure interpretation and deviations, overall staffing decisions, off-site development opportunities).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
• 6 years of experience in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory.

Qualifications

• Advanced application of 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.
• 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.
• Performs cleaning verification testing following protocols as required.
• Updates departmental SOPs.
• Advanced SME knowledge of 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. We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.

Pay

The hourly rate for this role is $36.21.