Quality Control Analyst - Chemical Testing

About the role

Pfizer's Upjohn Saïdal Pharma site in Algiers is looking for a Quality Control Analyst (Chemical Testing). You will carry out chemical and physical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, intermediate products and finished products, ensuring that laboratory activities and their documentation comply with regulatory requirements, GMP, GLP, site procedures and Pfizer Quality Systems.

Key responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical testing according to approved analytical methods, specifications and procedures
• Document laboratory activities accurately and contemporaneously, following Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity requirements
• Review data generated by another qualified analyst when authorised to perform independent verification
• Take part in validation-batch testing, method transfers, method verification and analytical validation
• Prepare, review and update technical documents such as methods, specifications, SOPs, protocols and reports
• Manage and monitor chemical reagents, reference standards, HPLC columns, consumables and glassware, and verify that equipment is within its approved status before use
• Support investigations of atypical results, deviations, OOS and OOT findings, and report errors, discrepancies and compliance concerns to QC supervision
• Maintain analytical records, keep the work area clean (5S) and follow EHS requirements
• Complete training curricula on time and work with QA, Production, Supply/Warehouse, Engineering and EHS

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology or a related scientific discipline
• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory
• Knowledge of GMP and GLP, and familiarity with Data Integrity and ALCOA principles
• Working knowledge of English and French

Required skills

• HPLC, UV-Visible spectrophotometry, dissolution testing and routine physicochemical testing
• Analytical method transfer, verification or validation
• Chromatographic data systems such as Empower and sample/material management systems
• Experience with 5S, continuous improvement or IMEx ways of working
• Good computer skills and teamwork in a laboratory setting