QC Chemist

Ross Laboratories was established in 1+21 and is a 4th generation Australian family business with a history of technical excellence. Ross Laboratories is a leading TGA and US FDA licensed contract manufacturer in the personal care and therapeutics industry, specialising in sun care. Ross supplies products for the Australian and international markets.

Ross is seeking a qualified and experienced QC Chemist to join their team in a permanent full-time position. Located in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne.



The Role

A great opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic QC Chemist to join our fast paced and busy QC lab team. The QC Chemist will be responsible for the day to day testing of raw materials, manufactured bulk, in process checks and finished products. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience working in a GMP environment, to a high level of excellence and the ability to be agile, fast and accurate in a busy environment.

Reporting to the QC Manager, the key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Testing of raw materials to pharmacopeia standards
Working in line with production schedule to test manufactured bulk and in process check samples
Updating specifications and test records as required
Participating in additional product testing, such as stability samples as required
Supporting laboratory based projects
Maintaining laboratory housekeeping
Participating in laboratory investigations for out of specification results, deviations and non conformances
Support analyst training as required
Maintain laboratory quality standards by ensuring high standard of work conducted at all times
Adherence to GMP and GLP principles
Adherence to all safety precautions


Personal Attributes, Qualifications & Relevant Experience

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry
Previous laboratory experience within the pharmaceutical / personal care manufacturing or related environment is highly desirable
Excellent problem solving and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated laboratory and quality control testing skills
Proven experience working within a GMP / GLP quality environment
Positive, proactive and professional attitude
A desire to grow with this company


The Rewards

Permanent opportunity
Diverse product range
Dynamic, world recognised team


Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have in a quality control (QC) role?
Have you completed a qualification in science?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a Quality Control Chemist?