Job Description

Alphapharm Pty. Ltd.

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

This posting supports ongoing hiring needs and may be used to consider candidates for upcoming opportunities.

We are currently recruiting for a Chemist to join our Quality Control laboratory.

Chemist is to conduct 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. Exercise scientific judgment and rationale to conduct analytical testing and investigations using techniques and methods which adhere to the standard operating procedures.

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

A t Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefitsandan inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.