Quality Control Lab Chemist

• Location: Chattanooga, TN

​About the job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Opella in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions of consumers around the world.

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. 

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core.

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands. 

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

Our Team:

The Quality Control Lab Chemist will perform routine testing to support production and release of product in compliance with established specifications.

Main responsibilities:

• Perform testing of ingredients as required to support production requirements.  Assure that testing is properly documented, and that the ingredient is dispositioned in accordance with the results of the test and the appropriate standard operating procedures.

• Perform routine laboratory testing for bulk and finished product to support production or shipping requirements.  Assure that testing is properly documented and that the bulk or finished product is dispositioned in accordance with the results of the test and the appropriate standard operating procedures.

• Perform stability testing in support of the room temperature stability program.  Assure that stability testing is completed in a timely manner and within the designated time frame.  Complete stability testing documentation as appropriate.

• Knowledge of and ability to use lab instruments including but not limited to:  UV-VIS, HPLC, GC, ICP, AA, and FTIR.

• Secure and file the MSDS sheet for all laboratory chemicals and reagents.  Maintain a log of laboratory chemicals and reagents.  Assure that chemicals and reagents are within their respective expiration date or shelf life.  Discard any expired or obsolete chemicals or reagents as appropriate.

• Oversee the proper disposal of laboratory waste in conformance to the established procedure.

• Assure that all equipment in the Quality Control laboratory is maintained in good working condition and that the equipment is kept clean and handled in a manner consistent with the manufacturer’s specifications.  Assure that system documentation is secure and organized and that instrument logbooks are properly maintained and are up to date.

• Assure that the laboratory and chemist workspace is always maintained in a neat and orderly manner.  This includes but is not limited to: proper rotation of laboratory towels, rinsing, cleaning and putting away of laboratory glassware, cleaning of common areas and personal space as appropriate.  Observance and reporting of any damage to the infrastructure, plumbing, light fixtures or other maintenance that may be required.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

• Competent in basic chemistry procedures.

• Prioritize work tasks to ensure timely completion of sample testing.

• One to three years of experience in a cGMP laboratory environment. If the experience requirement is not met, some academic lab hours are required.

• Competent in lab safety, computer literacy, record keeping and organization.

• Comfortable with Overtime as required

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.