Quality Control Chemist I

Quality Control Chemist I

Piramal Pharma Solutions' HPAPI Research and Manufacturing facility (Ash Stevens, LLC), located in Riverview, Michigan, is seeking a qualified Quality Control Chemist I to join our Quality Control team. The Quality Control Chemist II is responsible for providing analytical chemistry support for the facility.

Key roles:

• Support manufacturing operations through the testing of raw materials and starting materials as required to meet production timelines.
• Perform cleaning verifications on multi-use equipment using approved methods.
• Test reference standards and stability samples.
• Document sample preparation, equipment set-up, and test results in laboratory notebooks or other appropriate test record forms. Verify data with second quality team member as required. Maintain all records as required to maintain compliance.
• As required, test intermediates and final products to meet production timelines/client requirements.
• Assist in the revision of documentation as required.
• Participate in quality unit projects, including but not limited to supplier certification, methods development, methods validation and training of both quality unit members as appropriate.
• Provide support in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory analytical instrumentation.
• Assist in the maintenance of the QC laboratory through routine housekeeping, as well as keeping personal bench area and desk organized.
• As required, perform routine testing on the water system (DI, ice, potable, and QC water), and prepare reports as needed.

Education/experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in pharmaceutical quality control or equivalent is preferred.
• Familiarity with analytical testing and instrumentation.

Job competencies:

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently against multiple deadlines