Title:  Validation Chemist

Chattem Chemicals, Inc. (a Sun Pharma Company) has a rich history as part of Chattem, Inc, which was founded as the Chattanooga Medicine Company on February 21, 1879. Today Chattem Chemicals, Inc. manufacturers a broad variety of products in four primary markets: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Catalysts, Surfactants & Performance Additives.

Responsibilities:

1. Develops validation protocols for equipment, facilities, processes, and cleaning procedures.
2. Plans and schedules validation activities.
3. Performs validation studies per schedule and written protocols.
4. Accurately accumulates documents and communicates data.
5. Prepares and submits validation final reports.
6. Understands and assures conformance to cGMPs, SOPs and sound scientific principles.
7. Recognizes, recommends, evaluates, and implements steps to improve procedures, SOPs, and products.
8. Performs other quality assurance functions, including but not limited to:

         auditing, failure analysis, and process control/ monitoring.

9. Responsible for a variety of quality assurance activities including: shipment release, completed batch record review, deviation program, and other duties as assigned.
10. Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. B.S. degree in chemistry, biology or related field.
2. Proficient in the use of computers and MS Office products.
3. Must work effectively both as an individual and as a team member.