Chemical Technician, Quality Control | Chemikant Qualitätskontrolle (m/w/d)

Herrmann Personaldienste GmbH

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Dec 30, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is for a dedicated Chemical Technician specializing in Quality Control within a traditional, growing pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Cologne, part of the global Opella Group. The successful candidate will be crucial in maintaining high quality standards for Consumer Healthcare medicines. Daily responsibilities include planning and executing incoming goods inspections and in-process controls, taking raw material samples, and ensuring strict GMP compliance across all production processes. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining essential quality documentation and analyzing deviations and customer complaints. Candidates must possess vocational training as a Chemical or Pharmaceutical Technician, coupled with professional experience, strong knowledge of chemical, physical, and instrumental testing procedures, and proficiency in LIMS and MS Office. This position requires readiness for shift work and offers competitive compensation based on the Chemical Collective Agreement.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Pharmaceutical Technician, Chemical Technician, or comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience (in a relevant field like QC or laboratory work)
  • Experience with chemical, physical, and instrumental testing procedures
  • Experience ensuring and monitoring GMP compliance
  • Experience analyzing and documenting deviations

Languages

German (Intermediate)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Mandatory work permit for Germany; Readiness for shift work.