Chemist – QC – IAPI

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This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

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The Chemist – QC – IAPI performs accurate and timely testing of routine lab samples in accordance with appropriate GMP and safety guidelines. The Chemist – QC - IAPI also participates in second person verification (SPV) of analytical data, laboratory investigations, equipment calibrations and maintenance by executing well‑defined protocols and procedures.

The Chemist – QC - IAPI identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement within the lab. The Chemist – QC – IAPI reviews and interprets results for their laboratory. The Chemist – QC – IAPI initiates analytical method re‑evaluations based on data generated within the laboratory including knowledge acquired from monitoring the Proven Important Factors (PIFs) monitored within the laboratory data. They may perform non‑routine laboratory work in support of those projects.

The Chemist – QC – IAPI utilizes technical skills to perform in‑depth problem solving, proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and complete thorough investigations of atypical data and results. Outcomes of these activities including results, conclusions, and action plans and/or technical documents. The position is responsible for technical mentoring of laboratory staff and sharing technical information and best practices within the work group and across plant sites.

The Chemist – QC – IAPI participates and influences the technical agenda of the plant or corporation.

Sample Analysis and Reporting

Accurately and safely perform analytical test methods or related support activities as per procedures or protocols and reviews that results conform to standards

Perform data entry and reviews own work for accuracy in accordance with laboratory procedures, standards, and GMP requirements

Recognizes when a deviation from procedures, etc. has occurred and initiates an investigation

Verify (SPV) analytical data of other analysts within the lab as required

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement initiatives in daily work activities

Troubleshoot equipment and methods as required

Lab Operations Training and mentoring others within lab, where applicable

Executes notification to management when required by procedures or standards

Understand the scientific principles required for manufacturing and testing of intermediates and bulk drug substances, including the interaction of the chemistry and equipment.

Develop, monitor, and appropriately react to established statistically based metrics in real‑time to assess analytical vs. process variability and capability.

Provide technical support to non‑routine (e.g., deviation) investigations

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