Quality Control Analyst I

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Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity

The Quality Control Analyst I will be reporting to the QC Manager and will enhance practices and promote a culture which is consistent with cGMP, cGLP and Health & Safety within a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.

Conducts routine and non-routine laboratory testing and performs equipment maintenance. Performs sample testing including but not limited to raw materials, in-process items, finished product and stability samples according to established operating procedures.

Revises and updates standard operating procedures as needed. May perform special projects on analytical and instrument problem solving.

Participates in the preparation of investigations, summaries, and reports.

The individual must have strong knowledge and understanding of analytical chemistry and laboratory instrumentation.

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Adheres to all applicable procedures, cGMP’s, company policies, and all other quality or regulatory requirements (OSHA, FDA/CVM, HS&E, etc.).
• Undertake the analysis of raw materials, intermediate bulks, and finished products, and stability of solid and liquid dosage forms.
• Initiate Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIRs), Out of Specification, Deviations, Change Controls, for related work.
• Exhibit detail-oriented documentation skills to ensure Right-First-Time testing.
• Identify and support resolution of technical problems.
• Receive and provide training to other analysts.
• Actively participate in group and project teamwork, project, and process improvement.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external inspections by ensuring Laboratory is always inspection ready.
• Ability to create/revise lab associated documents e.g. testing procedures, FNs, SOPs.
• Ensure lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
• Conduct daily calibration/verification of laboratory equipment such as analytical balance.
• Support the team by performing tasks which include but are not limited to glassware washing, pipet washing, scanning documents, trending data, etc.
• Support other laboratory activities as directed by laboratory manager.
• In addition to the core responsibilities listed above, the jobholder may be required to perform other duties on an ad-hoc basis.

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly excited to hear from those who have/are:

• Behaviours & Values:

  
  

  (D) Committed to delivering excellence

  (E) Enthusiastic and results driven

  (C) Able to take calculated risks

  (H) Honesty and integrity

  (R) Team player

  (A) Willing and able to go the extra mile

  
  

  
  

  Skills:

  
  

  • Precision and focus
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Effective and tailored communication
  • Problem solving
  • Pragmatism
  • Attention to detail
  
  

  
  

  Qualifications:

  
  

  • Bachelor's degree in science (Pharmaceutical science/Pharmacy/Chemistry/Biology).
  
  

  
  

  Knowledge and Experience:

  
  

  • At least one year of experience working in a pharmaceutical GMP environment.
  • Awareness of GMP regulations for products produced, tested and marketed within the US.
  • Familiar with environmental, health & safety, regulatory and company standards
  • Computer literate, with an attention to detail (inc. formatting) and clarity
  • Experience with HPLC and / or GC and working in a GMP laboratory environment is required.
  • Experience with LLE techniques.
  • Problem solving and cross collaboration attitude is critical for this role.
  
  

  
  

As a people first values-based culture we focus on our employee's physical and mental wellbeing. We offer a generous employer 401k match and an other incentives for long-term financial wellness. Our full array of health, financial and voluntary benefit programs are what you would expect from a recognized Best Place to Work.