QC Chemist

QC Chemist

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 responsibilities:

• 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.

Job Conditions:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands:
• Frequent lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling can be expected.
• Long periods of standing and walking can be expected in this position.
• This position may require long periods of sitting, typing, computer entry or looking at a computer.
• Work Environment:
• Piramal Pharma Solutions is engaged in the business of pharmaceutical research and contract pharmaceutical manufacturing. As such, all PPS staff work in or nearby either chemical/pharmaceutical research or chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Potential limited exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, specialized clothing including laboratory uniform and appropriate shoes may be required in areas associated with this position.