Validation Chemist – Animal Health Pharma

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Validation Chemist to join our Stability & Validation team at Argenta’s South Auckland site. The role involves performing cleaning and method validations, supporting stability programmes, and ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards in the animal health pharmaceutical sector.

Key responsibilities

• Execute cleaning validations, method validations, and method transfers.
• Prepare, review and approve stability and validation protocols, reports, specifications, SOPs and analytical test methods.
• Review raw validation data and generate comprehensive documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes on time.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in analytical chemistry within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and pharmaceutical validation processes.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Analytical chemistry
• Method validation
• Cleaning validation
• Stability testing
• cGMP knowledge
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time position, Monday‑Friday schedule.
• On‑site parking at a modern South Auckland facility.
• Opportunity to work for a global animal health CDMO with sites in NZ, US, Europe and beyond.
• Engagement in continuous improvement and professional development initiatives.