Quality Control Chemist 

Bend, OR 

Do you: 

  • Like finding new and better ways to do things? 
  • Want to help develop medicines to make patients’ lives better? 
  • Desire to learn and grow? 
  • Nerd out on science & technology? 
  • Value people and working in a collaborative team? 
  • Desire to be audacious and entrepreneurial? 
  • Value safety and leading by example? 
  • Care about doing the right thing? 

At Bend Bioscience, we are looking for colleagues with: SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY, HONESTY, HUMOR, CONFIDENCE, HUMILITY, TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT FOR CO-WORKERS, and the DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP PATIENTS.  

 

Job Description:  

Bend Bioscience is focused on research, development, and clinical production of non-sterile drug delivery technologies, drug products, and intermediates for the pharmaceutical industry. In this role, you will perform analytical testing and collaborate with QC manager to establish workflows/systems for a new QC laboratory. 

 

The QC Chemist will be responsible to progress programs collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams by: 

  • Developing, authoring, and implementing QC workflows (e.g. sample management, stability program, inventory tracking for columns, reagents, reference standards, equipment management, waste management, training) by generating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions. 
  • Generating and reviewing protocols for equipment and method qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ). 
  • Author and review technical documents such as methods, specifications, validation protocols and reports, transfer protocols and reports, SOPs, compendia requirements, ICH and FDA guidelines. 
  • Review/interpret analytical results and make recommendations. 
  • Mentor junior staff and provide training. 
  • Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation. 
  • Author investigations (Deviations and OOS), Corrective Actions, Change Controls. 
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives. 
  • Maintain laboratory workspace to ensure it is audit ready. 
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to ensure project and team objectives are met. 
  • Perform GMP testing for the release of raw materials, intermediates, and final product and document all test results with adherence to ALCOA. 
  • May interact with customers and auditors. 

 

Characteristics:   

  • Collaborative  
  • Commitment to GMP compliance and safety   
  • Strong interpersonal skills   
  • Proven ability to work independently, efficiently, and plan successfully   
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail  
  • Excellent oral and written communication  
  • Accountable and responsible  

  

Experience and Educational Requirements:  

  • BS/BA in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, or related field with minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry with a focus on analytical chemistry.  
  • HPLC and wet chemistry experience required.