QC - Lead Scientist I
Core
Lead a team of scientists in a pharmaceutical QC lab to plan and execute complex analytical testing, method development, and verification for oral solid dosage forms.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Control Lead Scientist
Builds
Production quality data and validated analytical methods for pharmaceutical clients
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Quality Control
Required skills
Analytical chemistry (HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer), Method development and validation, Regulatory compliance (USP, EP, JP), Technical documentation authoring, Peer review, Laboratory safety, Project management
Preferred skills
Mentoring and training, Efficiency improvement projects, Business opportunity identification
Technologies
HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, Wet chemistry
Responsibilities
Plan and execute laboratory testing independently, Perform analytical testing on raw materials, Write method development documents and carry out verification, Author technical documents (protocols, SOPs), Review technical documents for compliance, Train laboratory associates
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
