Quality Control Chemist II

Kindeva Drug Delivery•Lexington, KY

30d•Onsite

About The Position

At Kindeva, we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world. Why Kindeva? Purpose-driven work environment Significant growth potential Collaborative team culture Direct impact on patient care Industry-leading innovation At Kindeva – Lexington, KY, we’re not just testing products – we’re ensuring the safety and quality of nasal spray medications that make a difference. The Impact You Will Make: Transform Lives Through Innovation Join a rapidly expanding pharmaceutical CDMO where your work directly impacts patient health outcomes worldwide. Kindeva offers a rewarding and fast-paced cGMP pharmaceutical environment where your work directly contributes to the safety, quality, and efficacy of life-saving drug products. As a Chemist II, you will independently perform laboratory testing, support method validation and instrument qualification, and conduct investigations while contributing to continuous improvement efforts alongside a dedicated and collaborative team. Growth Opportunity Our Lexington facility is experiencing exponential growth, offering exceptional opportunities for professional development and advancement. Join us during this exciting expansion phase and grow your career while contributing to meaningful healthcare solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field with 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field with 1 year of pharmaceutical industry experience, PhD in Chemistry or related field
Qualified to work with controlled substances
Able to multitask and adjust priorities in response to changing conditions and schedules
Team player with well-developed interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
Maintain proper social etiquette and self-control when dealing with stressful situations
An employee is required to use their hands to handle materials and supplies regularly
Employee is required to use computers for an extended period each day
An employee is required to effectively use electronic communication
Employee is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time regularly
Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Ability to use proper PPE and be conscious of the work area hazards
Employee is required to follow all site safety procedures

Responsibilities

Work safely in accordance with site procedures
Perform incoming raw material sampling and testing, component inspection, in-process analyses, finished product release testing, and stability testing
Maintain the laboratory in accordance with SOPs
Calibrate, operate, and maintain analytical instrumentation for product testing, including routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
Write, revise, and review Standard Operating Procedures, Material Specifications, Forms, Protocols, and Reports
Understand basic analytical techniques and execute tasks under supervision or under the direction of a test method, standard operating procedure, or a protocol, including: HPLC UV/Vis FTIR GC Nasal spray testing
Develop method validation knowledge
Develop instrument qualification knowledge
Good understanding of cGMPs
Develop investigative skills for OOS, OOT, and aberrant result laboratory investigations
Good oral and written communication skills
Recommend and implement, as required, innovative approaches to problem-solving