Sr. Chemist

Job Title: Senior Chemist

Location: Greenwood, SC – Onsite

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that is the kind of work we want to be part of.

Based in Greenwood, SC, this role offers the opportunity to perform various test procedures to determine the quality and uniformity of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products in compliance with company specifications, quality standards and government regulations in support of the hard capsule business.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do

• Perform quality control testing on finished goods and raw materials. 

• Assures compliance with company standards and government regulations, as well as Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s) and Current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP’s). 

• Anticipates, identifies, and troubleshoots potential problems involving the quality and analysis of raw materials and finished products. 

• Leads and executes projects. 

• Reviews documentation for accuracy and compliance. 

• Conducts and leads meetings and communications effectively. 

• Writes and updates Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions. 

• Assists with internal and external regulatory and compliance audits. 

• The Sr. Chemist provides backup for the Chemistry Supervisor. 

• Lead analytical laboratory investigations. 

• Ensure orderly testing flow for one business unit. (HEC/DFS/Ingredients) 

• Must be able to work 40 hours a week, which may include weekends, holidays, etc. 

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science, Chemistry or equivalent.

• Strong proficiency with word processing, database and statistical computer software.

• Strong and professional communication skills. (written and verbal)

• Demonstrated proficiency with standard a