Quality Control Chemist I

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply todayJob DetailsThis role is in support of American Health Packaging, a Cencora business offering pharma packaging services in the US.Under the general direction of the Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs & Stability, the QC/Stability Chemist will focus on stability and release testing, as required, of products repackaged at AHP and work closely with other departments within the Quality Unit to ensure drug product meets all standards.Ensure stability and release testing activities are compliant with FDA, DEA, other regulatory body requirements as applicable. Ensure compliance with local and corporate policies and procedures.Perform stability and release testing for drug products in accordance with compendial and global requirements, as applicable.Develop, revise, and review standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions (WIs), and test method documents to ensure compliance with applicable compendia and regulations.Assist in the support of manufacturing operations including process validation, environmental monitoring, and utilities as applicable.Perform review and release of stability and release tests for compliance to SOPs and regulatory requirements and ensure data is reported accurately.Prepare lab reports as required.Assist with root cause investigations for quality incidents related to chemical analysis for stability and release tests.Maintain Quality System records and ensure completeness and accuracy.Coordinate with department management to identify and implement compliant process improvements.Clarify regulations, policies, and procedures to internal teams as applicable.Coordinates with departmental leaders to develop appropriate corrective actions resulting from investigations, internal audits, and facility inspections.Conduct follow-up checks on the effectiveness of corrective actionsPerforms other duties to support Quality Systems and Regulatory Affairs department as assigned.Education:Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field required.Experience:Three or more years' experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing (cGMP) laboratory environment.Should have a working knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements, Quality System principles (Documentation, Training, Investigations/CAPA, Change Control, etc), and global Quality Control regulations.Experience with MasterControl or other electronic quality management system preferred.Skills & Knowledge:Good oral, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.Effectively interfaces with multiple levels of associates within the organization, including management and plant associates.Ability to work independently.Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.Attention to detail.Familiarity with concepts of electronic documentation management systems (EDMS).Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:General pharmaceutical laboratory, production, and warehouse facility. The noise level in the facility is moderate.Physical & Mental Requirements:The physical demands described h

Created: 2026-01-12