Chemist

Job description

Overview:
Element has an opportunity for a Chemist to join our growing team. This Chemist main responsibility is to assist the pharmaceutical department in testing, sample preparation and preparation of test reports.

The Chemist is responsible for performing testing in a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory. All work will be conducted in accordance with standard operating procedures and test methods. This includes performing testing on raw materials, pharmaceutical products, medical devices and other samples as needed. Execute compendia method validation, method transfers and routine testing to meet client requirements and in accordance to regulatory and company guidelines. Set up and confirm suitable operation of equipment and instrumentation. Collect data and generate/report results in accordance with governing test methods and SOP's.

Responsibilities:
Performs analytical testing of incoming raw materials, release testing of pharmaceutical products and medical devices using GC, GC-MS, HPLC/UPLC, IC, and other state of the art instrumentation and methodologies

Conducts testing as per applicable regulatory and company guidelines

Assists in the execution of method development, transfers, verification and validation as per applicable USP, ICH, and company standards

Ensures all documentation produced is in compliance with cGMP standards

Keep accurate, legible, complete, defensible, and complete records of all experiments and observations

Skills / Qualifications:
University Degree in Science is a must, preferably Chemistry

3-7 years experience in GC and GCMS in pharmaceutical industry

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Power Point, Word and Excel)

Company Overview:
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 6,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement:
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, and/or protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

TIC Council Statement:
Element is proud to be a full member of the Testing, Inspection & Certification Council (the "TIC Council"), an international association representing independent testing, inspection and certification companies.

Members of the TIC Council must implement and abide by the TIC Council Compliance Code. Element has therefore issued an overarching Code of Conduct which is supported by our Compliance Programme. A copy of the Code of Conduct and more information about our Compliance Programme can be found in the section of .