QC Chemist

A QC Chemist is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Waterford based Pharmaceutical client. This is a 12 month contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical chemistry services and support to the Site.
• Interact effectively with other departments regarding raw materials, intermediates and finished batch releases, maintaining close contact with Quality Assurance, Production, Engineering and Planners.
• Maintain, update and issue chemical methods, specifications and SOPs in compliance with pharmacopoeial and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with training of analysts in areas of expertise, new methods, SOPs and updates.
• Trend results, record on COAs where required and complete OOS investigations in a timely manner.
• Update the QC Team Leader on potential problems and highlight improvements using normal communication channels.
• Ensure all quality documentation and records are complete and current.
• Ensure QC laboratories meet current Good Laboratory Practice (cGLP) requirements.
• Ensure relevant procedures are correctly defined and followed.
• Ensure critical chemical testing and related equipment meets validation requirements (IQ, OQ, PQ) where required.
• Audit and review chemistry test results daily and ensure compliance with cGLP.
• Check and audit laboratory notebooks and analytical reports.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP at all times.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science (Chemistry or Biochemistry) preferred.
• 2 3 years experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the pharmaceutical sector.

Please call LouiseMulligan at or email for further information.

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