Chemist – Quality Control

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Your Role: Chemist – Quality Control
 

As a Chemist, you will be part of the Elanco Kansas City Quality Control team to ensure laboratory operations are compliant with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing analytical testing, data review, laboratory investigations, and continuous process improvements.

Your Responsibilities:


* Perform a variety of analytical and physical tests—including HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, IR, Dissolution, and wet chemistry—on in-process, finished product, and stability samples to ensure product quality and compliance.


* Review and approve analytical data, ensuring accuracy and adherence to cGMP standards; support inspection readiness and regulatory audits.


* Lead laboratory investigations by identifying root causes of analytical discrepancies, writing protocols, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).


* Maintain validated analytical methods and contribute to method development, optimization, and validation for new or existing products.


* Promote a culture of safety by modeling proper PPE usage, identifying and mitigating lab hazards, and mentoring QC staff on best practices and technical skills.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field


* Required Experience: A minimum of 1–4 years of experience in Quality Control within a cGMP-regulated environment


* Top 2 skills: Proficiency in chromatographic techniques (HPLC/GC), and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):


* Experience with Empower or similar chromatographic software


* Strong knowledge of USP methodologies and method troubleshooting


* Familiarity with RCRA training and handling hazardous materials/waste


* Background in method development and validation


* Ability to lead investigations and continuous improvement initiatives

Additional Information:


* Location: Kansas City, KS M...