Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity 

Reporting to the QC Supervisor, the candidate shall enhance practices and promote a culture which is consistent with cGMP, cGLP and Health & Safety within a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.

Perform chemical analyses of raw material, in-process materials, finished drug product, stability, validation, and R&D samples in accordance with FDA, cGMP, OSHA, and other appropriate regulatory requirements.

Role Responsibility

The Challenge

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Undertake the analysis of raw materials, intermediate bulks, and finished products, and stability of solid and liquid dosage forms.
• Monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure proper compliance with procedures and accuracy of test results
• Review and approve test results and other applicable data generated in the laboratory according to good documentation practices and current procedures
• Ensure lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained
• Write technical reports or documentation such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses
• Conduct daily calibration/verification  of laboratory equipment such as analytical balance, HPLC and dissolution.
• Peer review the analysis completed by others, facilitate corrections / amendments, as necessary.
• Identify and facilitate the update of methodologies and best practices.
• Initiate Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIRs), Deviations, Change Controls, CAPAs, Due Date Extension Requests and Effectiveness Reviews for related work.
• Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions
• Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are preformed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols
• Write or revise standard quality control operating procedures
• Support other laboratory activities as directed by laboratory supervisor and manager.
• Maintain standard and supply inventory levels, order supplies, and laboratory organization
• In addition to the core responsibilities listed above, the jobholder may be required to perform other duties on an ad-hoc basis.

The Ideal Candidate

About You

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly excited to hear from those who have/are:

About the Company

As a people first values-based culture, we provide free weekly wellness sessions focused on our employee's physical and mental wellbeing, and flexible work arrangements. We offer a generous employer 401k match and an employee stock purchase plan for long-term financial wellness. Our full array of health, financial and voluntary benefit programs are what you would expect from a recognized Best Place to Work.

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC