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About Hovione

At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science, technology, and manufacturing to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates, and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration, and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA, and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives, and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

You will be responsible to:

• Test finished product and stability samples in line with the laboratory testing schedule.
• Perform wet chemistry and instrumental analysis, including HPLC and GC, and troubleshoot issues with these techniques.
• Review analytical data.
• Maintain all checklists, laboratory records and notebooks you are involved in to GMP standards and in accordance with Hovione internal procedures.
• Maintain good hygiene and housekeeping in the laboratory.
• Carry out routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments, and manage the necessary consumables.
• Identify and report discrepancies, deviations and non-conformances in testing or laboratory practices.
• Raise and support investigations into OOS, OOT and atypical results, and other QC incidents.
• Collaborate with internal departments using established communication platforms and processes.
• Support audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Take on additional tasks to support laboratory activities as required.
• Comply with all safety, environmental and GMP regulations and standards.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, a pharmaceutical-related field or another relevant science.
• Minimum of 3 years' practical experience in a GMP-regulated QC laboratory in the pharmaceutical or a related industry.
• Extensive hands-on testing experience, including wet chemistry and instrumental techniques such as HPLC and GC using Empower software, with the ability to troubleshoot these techniques.
• Experience in performing review of data.
• Technical understanding of GMP, analytical theory and analytical techniques.
• Clear and open communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• The knowledge, experience and skills to carry out tasks in line with established rules and procedures.

Desirable

• Experience with additional techniques such as Karl Fischer (KF), particle size analysis, capillary electrophoresis or ion chromatography.
• Knowledge of HSE standards.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.

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Hovione does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral.