QC Chemist

Job Overview

GSK Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting Vision 2030 and the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudization in line with the hiring and the training and development of Saudi National capability. Are you a Quality professional who is energized by the challenge of being part of one of the leading pharmaceutical companies worldwide? If so, this role, QC Chemist, is the one for you to explore. As QC Chemist you will be responsible for performing QC chemical and microbiology testing, to comply with GSK and local regulatory requirements. This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career, with responsibilities including some of the following.

Key Responsibilities

Following all EHS guidelines in the analytical laboratory and the facility

Compliance with GMP, QMS and data integrity requirements, as well as regulatory expectations

Perform sampling for Microbiology, Materials and Finished Goods in compliance with GMP requirements

Perform chemical and microbiological testing for stability samples, finished products and raw materials

Prepare and execute the testing utilities and cross-contamination testing plan

Ensure tests comply with local methods and specifications as per SOPs, BARs, and RMS methods

Prepare documentation for testing, including BARs, stability protocols and reports

Prepare all required reagents for testing

Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment as assigned

Inventory check and ordering of chemicals and glassware as required

Complete training curricula assigned in My-Learning or QMS training on time and provide training to staff where required

Maintain data records and entries in all QC-related documents and files

Adhere to OOS procedures and document investigations as required

Provide support to PPR by supplying trend results for critical product (release) parameters, OOS investigation reports, and laboratory equipment validation status and analytical method status

Identify risks and escalate to the line manager where applicable

Follow and sustain GPS standards for all lab activities

Supervisor responsibilities include developing, implementing and monitoring chemical laboratory procedures (SOP / BAR / RMA / BPS) against regulatory, QMS, CAPs and pharmacopoeia requirements and providing training to analysts and technicians as required

Perform and supervise analytical method validation or transfer as required, cleaning validation, analytical equipment validation (IQ / OQ / PQ), calibration and maintenance with related schedules

Verify chemical lab results and submit to QC manager for final approval; execute OOS investigations when required and ensure trending of critical product parameters

Maintain data records and entries in all QC-related documents and files

Monitor lab inventory of lab wear, consumables, chemicals and reference standards

Promote a safe working and laboratory environment that complies with company EHS requirements

Identify risks and escalate to the line manager

Adhere to Safety, Quality and GPS standards and sustain relevant QA and EHS KPI metrics to achieve zero accidents, zero defects, zero waste and continuous improvements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Pharmacy

2 - 4 years of experience in a similar role

Good level of English in speaking, writing and reading

Knowledge of EHS, GMP and GLP

Computer skills (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Time management skills

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Why GSK? GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. We focus on four therapeutic areas : respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture is built on being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing as the foundation for delivering for patients, shareholders and our people.

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