Analytical Development Chemist (FTC)

• Location: Virginia, Brisbane

• Onsite Daily

Are you a passionate Analytical Chemist looking to grow and develop your skills with a global leading innovator in Consumer Healthcare? The Analytical Development Chemist (FTC) will be responsible for planning and conducting professional scientific work, developing and validating test methods using a variety of Instruments and techniques. This role plays a vital role within the wider Development Centre, who do the product development part (including formulation and analysis) of the innovation pipeline for Sanofi Consumer Healthcare in ANZ.

At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, we build trusted and loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Our mission is to enable better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. We strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability along our business and employees’ mission and operate responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view. To achieve this, we need people who can shape the future of our business and help us on our journey to becoming the best fast-moving consumer healthcare company in and for the world.

Main responsibilities:

• To research, develop and validate stability indicating analytical test methods utilising the below techniques:

• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and Ultra-High-- Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC), with a variety of detection methods including LC-MS.

• Dissolution.

• Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detector (GC-FID).

• Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and/or Inductively - Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES)

• To execute analytical method validations on newly developed test methods, or changes to existing test methods for a variety of different dosage forms: Raw Material powders, Bulk Product Tablets, Two-piece Capsules, Softgel Capsules, Liquids, etc, and prepare relevant documentation (e.g. protocols, test methods, reports).

• To execute in-house testing of actives using stability-indicating validated test methods during the up-front stability program ensuring to meet Right First Time (RFT) requirements.

• To report Out-of-specification (OOS) up-front stability results, and to then participate in the laboratory investigation to determine the potential root cause(s), and to execute any Corrective and Preventive Action(s) (CAPA’s) in a timely manner.

• Adhere to the company generated policies and procedures including but not limited to SOPs and pharmacopoeia whilst maintaining Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and good occupational Health and Safety in daily testing and laboratory operation

• Effectively communicate general and technical issues to the DC Analytical Head in a timely fashion.

• Evaluate the suitability of new Raw Materials

• Develop identification test methods for herbal raw materials and Bulk products containing herbs using High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC)

• Participate as a group in troubleshooting technical issues both within the immediate team and across the entire technical division including our key business partner Quality Control (QC).

• Provide practical training and successfully oversee the transfer of new test methods to routine analysis in QC, and to provide ongoing support, review of teams work

• Investigate new technologies in every aspect analytical methodology from sample preparation techniques to current detection capabilities including establishing and maintaining contacts within the industry.

About you

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (Chemistry or related discipline)

Experience:

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

• Ideally Minimum of three years’ working experience performing Instrumental techniques

• Method Development and Validation experience

• In-depth knowledge of sample preparation techniques

• Experienced user and troubleshooter in various analytical techniques

Desirable Selection Criteria:

• Proven ability to develop test methods in complex matrixes

• Operation and Maintenance of LC-MS.

• Validation Regulations (e.g. Working knowledge of ICH and ASEAN Guidelines)

Technical skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proven track record in troubleshooting and investigating analytical data

• Able to apply statistical analysis to interpret data

• Technical report writing including: Stability Protocols and Reports, Method Validation Protocols and Reports and test methods

Soft Skills:

• Stakeholder management, communication skills, ability to work independently and within a team environment, high attention to detail, and ability to manage time effectively

Language:

• Good working level of English required

Why choose us?

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave for permanent employees

• Endless development opportunities and career trajectory to move into other functions such as Quality, Regulatory, and Management roles

• Join a global leading organisation in consumer loved healthcare products and our very own home-grown Australian brands!

• State of the art facilities in beautiful Brisbane, Queensland

• This is a12 x month Fixed-Term contract offering a unique opportunity to get a foot in the door with our purpose-led company.