We are the established global leader in generic antibiotics, with 50-plus medicines serving more than 200 million patients per year. And we have a leading integral program to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), taking a balanced, cross-sector approach to combatting this unprecedented global health threat. Our goal is simple: to ensure patients continue to receive the medicine they need, when and where they need it.
As a
QC Specialist
you will provide support in all activities related to the release of raw materials and primary packaging. The ideal candidate should have experience in quality control processes and ensure compliance with all applicable standards and procedures.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Supervise and review the analysis of assigned products in accordance with the specified analytical methods or work instructions.
- Provide technical/scientific support within the QC Chemistry laboratory areas.
- Contribute to supplier approval/certification processes.
- Draft OOS (Out of Specification) and OOT (Out of Trend) reports based on the investigations performed.
- Review and keep up to date all laboratory-related documentation (SOPs, FRMs, Specifications).
- Open, draft, and track CAPAs derived from OOS reports within the established deadlines.
- Open and/or follow up on change controls and/or deviation reports (IDs) in the system.
- Monitor the KPIs defined within the team.
What You Need To Bring To The Role
- Higher education in a science-related field (Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, etc.) or similar.
- Experience in a Quality Control laboratory, preferably within the Pharmaceutical Industry. Minimum 2 years as a QC technician, including deviation resolution, troubleshooting, and documentation management.
- English: Intermediate level (B1, demonstrable), required for participation in audits.
- Knowledge of HPLC, physical‑chemical analysis, UV spectroscopy, gas chromatography, potentiometry, Karl Fischer titration, etc., will be positively valued.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar position and in drafting laboratory reports (OOS, OOT, Deviations, etc.) will be considered a strong asset.
- We are looking for a committed and motivated individual.
- A strong team player, with a high sense of responsibility for their tasks and strong self‑discipline.
- A person with excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more
With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported
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We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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