Quality Control Chemist

Quality Control Chemist – Lonza, Tampa, Florida

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas genuinely improve the world, and that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Lonza Tampa is seeking a QC Chemist to join the Quality Control team. The incumbent will conduct analysis of raw materials, in-process items, and finished products.

• Analysis of dry product stability and finished product samples according to assigned specifications, analytical methodology and protocols in a GMP laboratory setting with emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy of execution.
• Documentation of results in accordance with cGMP.
• Comply with FDA, EPA, and OSHA regulations, performing all work in a safe manner.
• Report lab testing data and complete documentation accurately and in accordance with laboratory procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Review results for conformance to standards.
• Perform analytical testing of pharmaceutical products following analytical methodology.
• Read and interpret analytical methodology and the USP.
• Support method development and validation of new methods.
• Perform investigations and complete CAPA in response to deviations.
• Develop and execute validation protocols for test methods and equipment qualification as requested.
• Meet fundamental cGMP requirements relating to conduct and work practices to ensure the SISPQ (Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, and Quality) of all products manufactured/tested at Lonza Tampa.
• Adhere to all defined Safety and Sustainability requirements and expectations and seek clarification when requirements are either unknown or unclear.
• Promptly report identified Safety and Sustainability issues, problems, deficiencies, errors, incidents, and/or opportunities to management and correct where possible.
• Stop work where deemed necessary to maintain safety.

• Associate’s Degree in Science, preferably chemistry.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
• Actively participates in customer and regulatory audits.
• Demonstrated experience with peer review work and data of other analysts to ensure compliance with method and regulatory requirements.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. We respect and protect our people and our environment, ensuring success is achieved ethically.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reference: R71238

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