Quality Control Analyst level III

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

The Quality Control (QC) Analyst III will be primarily responsible for the advanced chromatographic and wet chemistry analysis of raw materials, in-process, finished product and stability product samples and completing the relevant GMP documentation.

• Conduct routine chromatographic (HPLC and GC, but primarily HPLC) and wet chemistry testing of raw materials, in process, finished product and stability samples in strict compliance with GLP & cGMP procedures.
• Assist in the transfer (and troubleshooting, where required) of analytical methods to the QC laboratory as and when required.
• Co ordinate and supervise laboratory investigations to ensure they are captured, documented and actioned with close out in a timely manner. Ensure OOS results are escalated and where relevant FARs are required they are initiated within the required timeline.
• Assist in chromatography and wet chemistry training of other QC analysts.
• Review and approve non chromatographic and chromatographic data.
• Present as subject matter expert during third party inspections as required.
• Support continuous improvement projects such as 6S and lean processes for the laboratory.
• Management of QC SOPs, change controls, deviations and IRFs.
• Conduct calibration and maintenance of wet chemistry/chromatography instrumentation.
• Participate in department projects, as assigned by QC Team Leader/QC Manager.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we're looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a science related discipline (Chemistry, Biochemistry or Analytical science) and 5+ years of relevant industrial experience. Previous HPLC/GC/peptide analysis experience in method validation / transfer (preferably with Empower software) is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of chemistry / biochemistry (chromatographic, wet chemistry and peptide analysis) techniques.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Empower and other lab software systems.
• cGMP experience.
• Computer skills (MS Office, Trackwise, Minitab, LIMS).
• College level mathematics ability required.
• Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgement. Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve routine problems.

Benefits at Viatris

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Work life balance initiatives
• Bonus scheme
• Health insurance
• Pension

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.