Job Introduction

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

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 Chemistry Laboratory Tech Lead, the QC Chemistry Raw Material Laboratory Technician is responsible for the for performing quarantining and sampling raw material, finished good, stability samples and additional samples as assigned along with performing in process during the finished goods manufacturing and working alongside the wider QC Chemistry team. Responsible for assisting with all analytical activities relating to Quality Control, including the calibration of equipment.

Role Responsibility

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

• Performs testing on raw material, in-process, & finished good samples.
• Samples raw material, finished goods, stability samples and additional samples as assigned.
• Performs wet chemistry tests on raw materials, if needed.
• Performs periodic quality checks for reserve/retain samples.
• Documents all data in corresponding laboratory documents.
• Disposes of all chemicals safely
• Ability to perform testing such as specific gravity, pH etc.
• Performs laboratory glassware cleaning.
• Reports necessary results to production supervisors, in a timely manner.
• Executes test protocols, as assigned by management.
• Perform other duties as required to fulfil department and business needs.
• Provide support to QC Chemistry analysts on day-to-day activities.

The Ideal Candidate

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

• High School Diploma. An AA degree within a scientific background is preferred.
• Must be physically capable and able of lifting up to 50 libs
• Strong communication skills with ability to present information both written and verbally.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Team oriented
• Decision making skills
• Good communicati ski
• Good problem-solving ability and investigational skills
• Strong attention to detail

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 competitive salary packages for 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