Quality Control Chemist

Experiencing together a unique human adventure
Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution. Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees are as many perspectives of motivation for our teams. We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives. Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.
QC Chemist
If you enjoy a challenging and fast paced environment that provides opportunity to learn and utilize a multitude of QC instrumentation and methodology, the Virbac QC Lab has an immediate opening for a 2nd shift QC Chemist Technician.
In this role, you will be responsible for Testing materials before, during and after production to measure the characteristics of materials ensuring they conform to established specifications. Inspects and tests finished products and/or raw materials to make sure they meet the required levels of quality.
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or other related Health related field is required. Experience in a Quality Control Laboratory; preferably in the pharmaceutical or other FDA regulated industry.
This exciting position will work in Bridgeton, MO. It comes with an excellent benefits package including generous time off, 401k + match, life, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and more!
Area of accountability # 1: Quality Testing
Main activities:

• Analyzes any or combination of the following using in-house and compendial requirements and within parameters of current SOP's: raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, stability samples and complaints
• Operates a variety of laboratory equipment during testing according to cGMP guidelines
• Consistently and accurately follows established testing methods
• Conducts and completes testing according to both internal methods and cGMP standards
• Notifies leadership and documents any equipment difficulties and potential inaccuracies in testing methods or results
• Reports test results that are out of specification
• Under supervision, may participate in investigations
• Maintains lab records in the form of (but not limited to): notebooks, logs, or electronic systems
• Under guidance, may participate in various investigations

• Expected results: Methods and processes used and results generated are accurate and precise and documented according to cGMP guidelines.

Area of accountability #2: Lab Environment
Main activities:

• Ensures proper levels of inventory and supplies are maintained
• Reports equipment problems

• Performs cleaning of lab, equipment and ancillary areas as needed
• Maintains equipment in good working condition by cleaning and storing appropriately
• Regularly executes general housekeeping duties within the lab
• Ensures instruments are qualified and calibrated before use
• Prepares, labels, organizes, and maintains files
• Assists with equipment maintenance and calibration
• Maintains log of chemicals and reagents
• Properly disposes of chemicals, solutions, solvents and/other hazardous materials
• Follows established safety rules and guidelines in the lab and throughout the plant

• Expected results: Lab is maintained in an inspection-ready state

Area of accountability # 3: Cross Functional Collaboration
Main activities:

• Works effectively with Health Safety and Environmental in preparation of, during, or as follow to safety audits and/or training
• Works effectively with Health, Safety and Environmental in matters pertaining (but not limited to) MSDS sheets, chemical inventories, and other OSHA-related matters
• Works effectively with finance and procurement relating (but not limited to) ordering lab supplies
• Under guidance, works on various projects with QA, Production, and other departments

Expected results: Communication across all departments is open and the company benefits from the progress.
Virbac provides numerous career opportunities, thanks to the diversity of its jobs and their international dimension.
Joining Virbac means joining dynamic teams ambitious for success.
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