Onsite at our State-of-the-art facilities
Collaborative and Team-orientated environment
About the job
Do you have technical experience conducting professional Scientific work in Consumer Healthcare, Complimentary Medicine or Pharmaceutical industries? As Analytical Chemist you will be able to work autonomously on guided and detailed responsibilities as well as collaboratively with the fellow team members across the Science hub.
At Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, it is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.
That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core.
Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Telfast, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.
This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.
We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
Main responsibilities:
Carry out routine analysis on samples and products in the quality control laboratory and to ensure quality and timely generation of results
Ensure that all routine scheduled work is completed on a daily basis and to report any required deviations to the schedule to the Team Leader, QC Manager or designate
Work from and help to develop Analytical Laboratory Methods and SOP’s, and adhere to Pharmacopoeia’s, regulatory and GLP, GMP Guidelines
Plan and coordinate own workload, ensuring all appropriate testing is carried out to GLP guidelines and to our Consumer Healthcare procedures
Check fellow staff members work for accuracy and precision against the appropriate methods, SOP’s and guidelines.
May be required to use technical experience to develop methods and procedures.
May be required to validate technical operations to stringent guidelines
Comply with Lead Time Standards. Complete allocated tasks correctly on time, proactively communicate delays as appropriate and work productively, efficiently and effectively
Lead and motivate others for improved performance. Demonstrate quality focus and leadership (e.g. improvement suggestions, immediate response shown to potential defects or non conformances)
Contribute to reduction wastage/costs (e.g. time, stocks, and product). Right First Time. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities
Adherence to laboratory calibration schedules
Performance track record of attention to detail.
Adhere to GMP and GLP standards along with SOP’s, PPM’s and other written instructions. Maintain Training record
Apply attention to safe work practices to ensure protection of your health and safety and that of colleagues
Any other QC-related tasks as reasonably requested by Team Leader, QC Manager or designate
About You
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry or related discipline)
Experience:
Analytical laboratory experience performing wet chemical and instrumental techniques
Experience in pharmaceutical analysis or Consumer Healthcare related field
Experienced user and trouble shooter in analytical techniques (e.g. HPLC, GC, AA, TLC, dissolution testing)
Working knowledge of GMP and GLP guidelines
Soft Skills:
Team player who can also work without supervision but can communicate and collaborate with colleagues
High level attention to detail and accuracy
Problem solver- and continuous improvement mindset
Why choose us?
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Multi-national organisation of globally loved Consumer Healthcare brands and exciting portfolio of OTC and VMS (multivitamin and supplement) brands!
Clean, air-conditioned, State-of-the-art facilities with manufacturing made on-site at our beautiful Brisbane based HQ
Highly collaborative and supportive team environment and working culture
Pursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
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