Senior Chemist

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Job Description Our Quality group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements. Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe. The Senior Chemist is responsible for supporting QC testing activities for Finished Products and incoming Packaging Components, ensuring compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and site procedures. The role provides technical expertise, supports laboratory investigations, coaches junior staff, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and maintains inspection readiness. WHAT WILL YOU DO Key Responsibilities • Perform and review testing of finished products, cleaning samples, and/or incoming packaging components. • Review and release laboratory results in compliance with approved procedures and specifications. • Lead or support laboratory investigations (OOS, OOT,…