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 Manager, the Senior QC Associate shall enhance practices and promote a culture which is consistent with cGMP, cGLP and Health & Safety within a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.

Conducts routine and non-routine laboratory testing and performs equipment maintenance. Performs sample testing including but not limited to raw materials, in-process items, finished product and stability samples according to established operating procedures.

Revises and updates standard operating procedures as needed. May perform special projects on analytical and instrument problem solving.

Participates in the preparation of investigations, summaries and reports.

The individual must have strong knowledge and understanding of analytical chemistry and laboratory instrumentation.

Role Responsibility

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

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Adheres to all applicable procedures, cGMP’s, company policies, and all other quality or regulatory requirements (OSHA , FDA/CVM, HS&E, etc.).
• Undertakes the analysis of raw materials, intermediate bulks, and finished products, and stability of solid and liquid dosage forms.
• Initiate Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIRs), Out of Specification, Deviations, Change Controls, CAPAs, Due Date Extension Requests and Effectiveness Reviews for related work.
• Perform maintenance on Laboratory equipment in support of laboratory operations.
• Exhibit detail oriented documentation skills to ensure Right-First-Time testing.
• Identify and support resolution of technical problems.
• Receive and provide training to other analysts.
• Actively participate in group and project teamwork; project and process improvement.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external inspections by ensuring Laboratory is inspection ready at all times.
• Ability to create/revise lab associated documents e.g. testing procedures, FNs, SOPs.
• Monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure proper compliance with procedures and accuracy of test results.
• 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.
• Peer review the analysis completed by others, facilitate corrections / amendments, as necessary.
• Identify and facilitate the update of methodologies and best practices.
• Support other laboratory activities as directed by laboratory manager.
• 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

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