Qc Analyst I

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the QC Supervisor, the QC Analyst I is responsible for the analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished product samples using various instrumental and analytical techniques while assuring compliance to cGMP, SOPs and Bimeda quality standards and requirements.

**Shift Availability**:
1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm.

**Role Specific Requirements**:

- Conducts analytical (physical & chemical) testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, gases and water. ie pH, Conductivity, TOC, Viscosity, Potency tests.
- Samples and performs identity testing on raw materials according to the schedule or as requested, utilizing approved sampling techniques for QC and Microbiology.
- Ensures that all work is carried out in compliance with company Safety Policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP/GLP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Prepares samples for analysis according to company SOPs & GLP methods.
- Performs specific analytical tests utilizing HPLC, GC, UV, IR, FTIR and other instruments.
- Analyzes data, keeps the supervisor informed of discrepancies, deviations, out of specifications (OOS) and unusual trends as they occur.
- Inform QC Supervisor to ensure that all reagents and supplies are replenished in a timely manner.
- Ensures work areas and glassware are kept clean and tidy. Conduct basic, daily equipment calibration. Troubleshoots minor issues and maintains equipment in good working order.
- Other duties as assigned.

**What you bring to the role**
- 1-2 years in a Pharmaceutical Analytical testing lab.
- Bachelor's degree in science, chemistry, biochemistry or other related field required.
- Analytical Wet Chemistry Lab experience using the following methods/equipment; titration, pH, Potency, Conductivity, Viscosity, TOC, UV, IR, GC, HPLC assays.
- High integrity, excellent attention to detail, analytical thinker, ability to organize and prioritize, and work in team environment.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.

**Competencies Required for the Role**

**INTEGRITY/PERSONAL CREDIBILITY**- Demonstrated ability and concern that one be perceived as responsible, reliable and trustworthy.

**FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK-**is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance. Respects others.

**INITIATIVE** -**Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.

**THOROUGHNESS/DETAIL**ORIENTED**- Ensuring that one’s own and others’ work ad information are complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.

**PLANNING**- is the process of thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal.

**About Bimeda**

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century’s experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world’s animals.

Bimeda’s global innovation program sees six state-of-the art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimeda’s ten manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water-soluble powders, pastes and non-sterile liquids.

Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.