QC Specialist

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Our Technical Operations division develops, manufactures and supplies high-quality products so our patients can live better lives. Creating and delivering life-changing products means getting it right first time is a shared responsibility, so our global manufacturing teams work closely together to ensure quality, accuracy and safety always. That means a culture of empowerment, where speaking up is valued, and growth and development are constant.

Ferring+You

You will be responsible for supporting the medical and scientific position of Ferring’s entity key Gastroenterology, Urology, and Reproductive / Women’s Health initiatives, via successful implementation of production unity to serve regional markets, thereby supporting the corporate objectives of the company.

Your day at Ferring

• Perform QC analyses, including instrument check, verification or calibration. Prepare and review raw data and results documentation. (starting materials, intermediates, bulk, finished goods, stabilities). Carry out all activities in compliance with the relevant occupational health and safety requirements.

• Perform internal maintenance and control of QC equipment. Document and report result according to GMP regulations. Validation of methods and qualification of instruments.

• Prepare, perform and document aseptic sampling (surfaces*, air*, release and stability samples, API and excipients) (*environmental monitoring), Incubation and evaluation of media. Documentation according to GMP regulations.

• Review and evaluate microbiological tests (e.g. colony counts Identification of microorganisms). Follow compendial methods. Perform activities in controlled environment under strict hygienic conditions. Perform instrument check, verification or calibration. Prepare and document raw data and results.

• Lab relevant activities. Ensure that the laboratories continuously have clean glassware, sufficient reagents and other daily utensils or disposables. Stock-keeping and inventory management of consumables.

• Participate in auto maintenance on his/her line. Perform internal maintenance and control of QC equipment. Assist in validation of methods and qualification of instruments in QC and production. Support process validation in production.

• Support and carry out continuous improvement activities within the department and in production.

• Support the training of new employees

• Support data trending and investigations/deviations. Assist in investigations

• Support production activities when necessary (packaging or similar)

Behind our innovation…There’s you

• Bachelor’s or above degree in pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacy, analytical chemistry, microbiology or related majors

• Preferable: Pharmacist with active license (STRA)

• At least 2 years’ experience in the similar field of pharmaceutical laboratory; Alternatively, a Lab technician with at least 4 years of core technology experience.

• Experience with GMP documents and guidelines

• Able to work independently with general supervision

• Good English language skills spoken & written

• Ability to work in controlled environment following strict hygienic rules

• Experience in handling of pharmaceutical raw materials and/or high potent hazardous substances

• Ability to work with electronic, computerized systems (Empower, TrackWise, Veeva) and related software applications

• Motivated to participate in basic and advanced training

People come first at Ferring

• Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love

• Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role

• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents

• Extended support on family building journey

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.