Laboratory Senior Chemist

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Senior Chemist to join our team. This position is pivotal in ensuring the quality safety and efficiency of our products within a fast-paced chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will lead analytical method development oversee complex chemical analyses and ensure strict compliance with international quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Performance

• Design develop research and validate new analytical methods/experiments to support product development and process improvements.

• Lead complex chemical analyses on raw materials in-process samples and finished products using advanced instrumentation (GC-FID GC-MS HPLC etc.)

• Oversee the calibration maintenance and troubleshooting of sophisticated laboratory equipment to minimize downtime.

• Lead investigations into Out-of Specification (OOS) or Out-of-Trend (OOT) results implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for root cause analysis.

• Partner with the Production Department and other Groups experts to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and facilitate smooth technology transfers from lab to plant scale.

• Provide technical guidance and training to junior chemists and lab technicians.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all laboratory activities comply with ISO and cGMP-like standards. 

• Author and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical reports.

• Performs laboratory analysis according to related working instructions.

QHSE(E)

In his/her field: 

• Be the guarantor of employee safety as senior and ensure compliance and enforcement of the Groups safety approach application of safety instructions procedures and work instructions in force.

• To control the proper application of health safety quality and environmental procedures and rules and to propose improvements.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or above in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Environmental Engineering / or related field.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a laboratory setting preferably in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.

• Deep proficiency in chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems).

• Familiarity with ISO and cGMP regulations and quality control systems.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with GMP regulations.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Precision-Oriented: A measure twice cut once mindset with an obsession for data integrity. 

• Problem Solver: The ability to think on your feet when a batch doesnt meet specifications. 

• Communicator: Capable of translating complex chemical data into actionable insights for non-scientific stakeholders.

Additional Information :

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time