QC Chemist
Piramal Pharma Ltd
Summary
Piramal Pharma Solutions' HPAPI Research and Manufacturing facility (Ash Stevens, LLC), located in Riverview, Michigan, is seeking a qualified Quality Control Chemist I to join our Quality Control team. The Quality Control Chemist I is responsible for providing analytical chemistry support for the facility.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing operations through the testing of raw materials and starting materials as required to meet production timelines.
- Perform cleaning verifications on multi-use equipment using approved methods.
- Test reference standards and stability samples.
- Document sample preparation, equipment set-up, and test results in laboratory notebooks or other appropriate test record forms. Verify data with second quality team member as required. Maintain all records as required to maintain compliance.
- As required, test intermediates and final products to meet production timelines/client requirements.
- Assist in the revision of documentation as required.
- Participate in quality unit projects, including but not limited to supplier certification, methods development, methods validation and training of both quality unit members as appropriate.
- Provide support in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory analytical instrumentation.
- Assist in the maintenance of the QC laboratory through routine housekeeping, as well as keeping personal bench area and desk organized.
- As required, perform routine testing on the water system (DI, ice, potable, and QC water), and prepare reports as needed.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience in pharmaceutical quality control or equivalent is preferred.
- Familiarity with analytical testing and instrumentation.
Job Competencies
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently against multiple deadlines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or equivalent
- One (1) year of experience in pharmaceutical quality control or equivalent is preferred
- Familiarity with analytical testing and instrumentation
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills
- Ability to work independently against multiple deadlines
Company overview
Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL) is a diversified global pharmaceutical company with operations spanning three core business verticals: Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), Complex Hospital Generics (CHG), and India Consumer Healthcare. Headquartered in India, the company operates 17 development and manufacturing facilities across India, the United Kingdom, and North America, with commercial presence in over 100 countries worldwide. As a leading integrated pharmaceutical services provider, Piramal Pharma offers end-to-end capabilities from drug discovery and development to commercial manufacturing, serving both innovator pharmaceutical companies and generic manufacturers. The company has established strong market positions, ranking as the fourth largest global player in inhalation anesthesia and maintaining leadership in intrathecal therapy segments. With a workforce of over 6,200 employees and a commitment to best-in-class quality standards, Piramal Pharma has maintained a strong regulatory compliance record, successfully clearing numerous FDA and international inspections. The company's diversified business model and global footprint position it as a significant player in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and services sector, driving innovation and accessibility in healthcare solutions across developed and emerging markets.