What you will do

• Develop a laboratory sampling, sample retention and testing program for raw materials, work in progress (WIP), and finished products at the facility of Global Dental Cream, Liquid personal care and Bar soap products. The plan must be based on QS 024, GMP, TGA/PICs, and Local Regulatory requirements. Focusing on PC category.
• Ensure all testing is performed according to corporate methods, laboratory requirements, applicable international standards, TGA/PICs, or regulatory requirements, and policy.
• Ensure the calibration of equipment/instruments and the maintenance of the equipment in the laboratories are established and followed
• Be competent in the performance of routine laboratory test procedures, and operation of analytical instruments and other standard laboratory equipment.
• Understand and use basic laboratory safety equipment and instructions, precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical waste according to local environmental regulations.
• Ensure the interpretation, reporting of data and maintenance of records are documented and effectively implemented. Including the use of statistical analysis and Statistical Process Control where appropriate.
• Understand and be able to precisely follow written lab procedures, global methods, local methods and published standard or compendia sources. Translate corporate global methods to the local language as required.
• Ensure the calibration of analytical instruments, the use of analytical reference standards and the maintenance of the equipment are established and followed.
• Ensure the installation qualification (IQ), operation qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ) of the analytical instruments are performed.
• Devise and execute a program of routine problem resolution and continuous improvement.
• Develop and monitor the coaching and training of the staff in the chemical laboratory.
• Participate in internal audits. Conduct and report internal verification of all the laboratory testing units, based on the laboratory testing standard and other quality-related operating standards. Function as part of the Plant’s GMP and Quality Teams.
• Interface with Divisional GMP, Quality Audit and GTC Analytical Teams. Serve as an in-plant resource during external audits by regulatory agencies or other third parties.
• Ensure that analytical methods for key release specifications (KRS) of finished products have gone through appropriate validations and the local laboratory is qualified to perform the analysis prior to manufacturing the product.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field.
• Minimum Experience : 3-5 years of laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or consumer products industries.
• Laboratory Compliance and Quality System.
• Basic Laboratory Operations.
• Coaching and Feedback Skills.
• Communication Skill.
• Team Leader Skill.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess the ability to understand, read, speak and write in English.
• Possess the ability to understand Statistic and Process Control tools.