QC Chemist

Piramal Pharma Ltd•Riverview, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Piramal Pharma Solutions’ HPAPI Research and Manufacturing facility (Ash Stevens, LLC) in Riverview, Michigan, is seeking a Quality Control Chemist I to provide analytical chemistry support for the facility. The role supports manufacturing and quality operations through material, equipment, reference standard, stability, intermediate, and final-product testing, as well as laboratory documentation, instrument maintenance, and quality unit projects. The position is based in or near pharmaceutical research and manufacturing operations. It may involve limited exposure to hazardous chemicals and requires personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or equivalent.
Familiarity with analytical testing and instrumentation.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
High attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently against multiple deadlines.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in pharmaceutical quality control or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Test raw materials and starting materials as needed to support manufacturing timelines.
Perform cleaning verifications on multi-use equipment using approved methods.
Test reference standards and stability samples.
Document sample preparation, equipment setup, and test results in laboratory notebooks or other appropriate test record forms; obtain second-person verification when required and maintain compliant records.
Test intermediates and final products as needed to meet production timelines and client requirements.
Assist with revisions to documentation.
Participate in quality unit projects, including supplier certification, methods development, methods validation, and training quality unit members as appropriate.
Support the maintenance and calibration of laboratory analytical instrumentation.
Maintain the QC laboratory through routine housekeeping and keep personal bench and desk areas organized.
Perform routine testing of the DI, ice, potable, and QC water systems and prepare reports as needed.