Senior Analytical Chemist – Quality Control

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We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

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Your Role: Senior Analytical Chemist – Quality Control

As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will be part of the Clinton Quality Control team, supporting the consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant products by providing technical expertise in analytical testing, investigation resolution, and continuous process improvement.

In this role, you will lead technical problem-solving, ensure data integrity, drive safety and compliance initiatives, and contribute to business planning and operational efficiency.

Your Responsibilities:


* Ensure Laboratory Safety and Compliance: Serve as a safety role model by ensuring proper PPE usage, identifying potential hazards, and promoting a culture of safety through feedback and leadership.


* Lead Analytical Investigations: Act as the primary investigator for lab deviations, working to identify root causes and implement corrective actions within required timelines, reducing the risk of reoccurrence.


* Review and Approve Analytical Data: Oversee the review and approval of QC data in alignment with SOPs and regulatory standards, ensuring the SISPQ (Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, and Quality) of released products.


* Drive Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence: Contribute to lab infrastructure enhancements, Lean initiatives, and inspection readiness by identifying gaps and implementing business process improvements.


* Mentor and Support Laboratory Staff: Provide technical coaching and training on core analytical methods, specifications, and good documentation practices to laboratory technicians, fostering a strong quality mindset.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; emphasis in Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline preferred


* Required Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a cGMP-regulated lab environment, with direct experience in data review, investigations, and cross-functional collaboration


* Top 2 Skills: Technical problem-solving and cross-functional communication/leade...