Company Overview
Alphapharm Pty. Ltd. is part of Viatris, a global healthcare company dedicated to bridging the divide between generics and brands to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We supply high‐quality medicines to approximately 1billion patients annually, covering acute conditions to chronic diseases.
Position Summary
We are recruiting for a Chemist to join our Quality Control laboratory. The role involves conducting both simple and complex routine laboratory testing of raw materials, in‐process products, finished dose products, and stability samples while maintaining a high standard of Good Laboratory Practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Simple and complex routine laboratory testing of pharmaceutical products
* Write simple laboratory investigations and reports
* Ensure the application of sound scientific principles in laboratory work – documenting and performing analytical testing
* Support and encourage continuous improvement initiatives for the benefit of the Quality department and the wider business
* Ensure activities comply with GMP, legal and ethical standards
* Provide insight and apply creativity to challenging situations
* Plan, monitor and achieve goals within set time frames
* Provide, build and maintain consistent, reliable and accurate customer service
* Perform other duties as required by management
* Communicate and endorse safety practices, monitor key safety performance indicators and visibly participate in promoting safety policies and initiatives
Job Requirements
* Tertiary qualification in Science (with a minimum of 8 relevant chemistry units preferred)
* Understanding of GMP requirements is highly desirable
* Ability to read and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to comply with GxP
* Can understand technical documents and can communicate description of problems and solutions
* Ability to build rapport, establish and maintain relationships with peers, business contacts, and corporate management
* Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines and targets with competing and conflicting priorities
* Demonstrated attention to detail and extensive technical knowledge and ability is essential in this role
* Sound judgement and decision making skills
Viatris Benefits
* Employee rewards and discount platform
* Annual wellness allowance
* Recognition programs
* State‐of‐the‐art canteen onsite with a variety of subsidised food options
* Health and financial wellness benefits
* Corporate deals with vendors including superannuation fund and health insurance
* Viatris Product loyalty program
* Free annual flu vaccination
* Two days of paid volunteer leave per annum
* Additional paid parental leave
* Career and development planning for continuous growth and learning
* Retirement savings plans
* Annual leave loading, and paid additional bereavement leave
Equal Opportunity Employer
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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