Analyst

Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

- Define and prioritize daily tasks to ensure timely and accurate sample analysis aligned with lab schedules and KPIs.

- To adhere to the laboratory testing schedule to achieve an efficient Quality Control (QC) system. Testing experience required using equipment HPLC, GC, and KF and using Empower software with the ability to troubleshoot in these techniques.

- Ability to perform review of data

- To maintain all checklists, laboratory records and notebooks in which he/she is involved to an acceptable GMP standard and in accordance with Hovione internal procedures.

- To maintain good hygiene and housekeeping within the laboratory.

- Conduct routine calibration and maintenance of lab instruments and manage necessary consumables.

- Identify and report discrepancies, deviations, or non-conformances in testing or practices

- To issue and support investigations of OOS/OOT/atypical results and other QC incidents.

- Collaborate with internal departments using established communication platforms and processes.

- Assist during audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

- Undertake any additional tasks to support the laboratory activities as and when required.

- Adhere to all safety, environmental, and GMP regulations and standards.

- Qualification in a relevant chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical-related or other science-related field (mandatory)

- Relevant work experience

- Proven practical pharmaceutical or related industry experience in a GMP regulated QC laboratory environment (Minimum 3 years)

- Experience of GMP practices and HSE standards (preferable)

- Technical understanding of GMP practices, analytical theory and techniques - Clear and open communication skills (written and verbal)

- Competent (written and verbal) English (preferable for sites where English is not the first language)

- Computer literate with knowledge of the MS Office package AK382

- Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.