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For more than 65 years, we have connected science, technology, and manufacturing to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.\nAs an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates, and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do - it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration, and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.\nOur people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA, and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment - where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute - is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long-term sustainable success.\nAnd as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives, and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?\nYou will be responsible to:\nDefines and implements quality control techniques in order to verify the quality of raw materials, intermediate and end products as well as any other analytical services relevant to our client base and according to regulatory requirements. Manage and control all Quality Control activities in accordance with identified quality assurance standards, company procedures, client specifications, contract requirements, and regulatory guidelines.\nApply and develop QC knowledge while participating in procedures and projects under guidance from senior staff.\nEnsure all tasks comply with GMP, quality standards, and legal regulations, escalating issues when needed.\nPlan and execute method development, transfer, validation, and reporting activities accurately and on time.\nResolve analytical issues collaboratively and escalate unresolved problems per defined procedures.\nMaintain clear, proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders, representing the team when required.\nPropose new methodologies and suggest optimizations to improve processes and performance.\nSupport onboarding of new team members and ensure high professional standards across the lab.\nMaintain laboratory records, logbooks, and data systems in accordance with GLP and internal procedures.\nConduct instrument maintenance, calibration, and qualification, while adhering to HSE and GMP guidelines.\nWork effectively in cross-functional teams, support audits, and contribute to KPI tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.\nUse analytical techniques and instrumentation, such as gas and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) amongst others.\nWe are looking to recruit a Candidate:\nUniversity, or equivalent, qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or similar Chemistry, Biochemistry or Health Sciences field (mandatory).\nRequires educational / training experience in a QC laboratory environment.\nHands-on experience in Analytical Chemistry and QC procedures (desirable).\nTraining and experience of GMP and ICH guidelines standards (desirable).\nKnowledge on HPLC and GC, and familiarity with Empower Software (desirable).\nTechnical understanding of GMP practices, analytical theory and techniques.\nDocumentation skills and attention to detail - Fluency in English is a requirement.\nComputer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package.\nHovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer\nInclusion and diversity are key to us. 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