Senior Quality Control Chemist

Responsibilities

• Ensure world-class safety within the quality control laboratory and Northridge Facility.
• Prepare sample solutions, standards, and reagents.
• Perform wet chemical and instrumental analysis, including FTIR, HPLC, UV Spectrophotometer, Dissolution, Instron, Texture Analyzer and Gas Chromatography.
• Analyze Incoming Materials and Finished Products per USP/NF/EP Compendia and approved Test methods/Specifications.
• Maintain multiple testing cycle time requirements through scheduling, testing and documentation review.
• Author or review/update lab documentation such as SOPs, worksheets, specifications and methods to reflect current processes, etc.
• Support qualification, calibration and maintenance of quality control laboratory equipment.
• Author resolution of non-conformances and investigations in the quality control laboratory and drive timely completion of CAPA.
• Identify, plan and lead continuous improvement projects within the laboratory and Northridge facility.
• Support introduction of new analytical techniques and equipment to the quality control laboratory.
• Work well in both team and individual environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a science discipline from an accredited university.
• Testing experience within the pharmaceutical industry with GXP requirements.
• Advanced understanding of GMP/GLP.
• Minimum of 10 years analytical testing experience.
• Experienced in leading technical lab investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry from an accredited university.
• Well versed with Raw Material testing, Global compendia and ICH.
• Well versed with Inhalation or Transdermal products and test methods.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• California residents should review our Notice for California Employees and Applicants before applying.
• The expected compensation range for this position represents a good faith estimate.
• This position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental, & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and 401k Benefits, etc.).

Pay

The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Schedule

Work flexible hours as needed to support production demands.