A Quality Control (QC) chemist plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of products manufactured in the pharmaceutical industry. The primary responsibility of a QC chemist is to conduct analytical testing and inspections at various stages of the production process to ensure that products meet stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements. Their work helps prevent defective products from reaching the market, reducing the risk of legal liabilities and financial losses for companies. Moreover, their vigilance supports sustainable practices by minimizing waste and improving process efficiency. In this week’s episode, we dive deep into an inspiring journey of Yi Sing Chan - A Quality Control Chemist at Intraceuticals. Tune in to learn more about this insightful and inspiring conversation on the internship experience at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, critical differences between QC technician and QC chemist and essential qualities of a successful QC chemist. She highlights that by ensuring compliance with standards, identifying potential issues, and supporting R&D efforts, QC chemists contribute to the overall success of manufacturing processes. Whether you're a student, a budding scientist, or someone curious about the pharmaceutical sciences industry, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice.
0:00 Intro
0:15 Welcome
0:49 What drove you to initially work in a ticketing service company in Singapore and what made you want to make the jump to study Pharm Sci at Monash University?
1:46 What was working in Singapore like?
2:40 Was there anything that you took into consideration before deciding to study Pharm Sci at Monash and what kind of branch did you want to go down when you first started your studies?
3:16 Can you tell us a bit about your studying journey at Monash University? Was your degree challenging? Did you feel like it was the right thing for you from the get-go?
3:57 What did your typical day look like when doing your internship at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS)?
5:15 Could you tell us a bit about what you did or the project you were involved with during your time at MIPS?
6:06 What were some of the key skills and experiences that you gained or had to use during your placement at MIPS?
6:29 What do click chemistry and UV-vis involve?
7:44 During your placement, did you spend more time working in the lab or on the reporting aspect of it?
8:18 What do you do every day and what kind of tasks are you involved in as a quality control (QC) chemist?
9:26 What kind of products are you mostly involved/working with?
9:47 What do you think are some of the biggest differences between your previous role as a quality control technician and your current role as a quality control chemist?
11:11 Either as a technician or your current chemist role, what do you normally check when evaluating shelf-life extension of materials, and how does this tie in with your quality control check?
12:53 Could you explain some of these following terminologies in more layman's terms? (OOS test results, wet chemistry techniques, GMP [Good Manufacturing Practice])
16:10 As a QC chemist, what does your 9 to 5 look like now compared to your previous roles? For instance, which is more flexible, and how do they differ to one another?
17:39 What kind of advice do you have for students current studying Pharm Sci? What sort of opportunities would you recommend that they take to help them start building their career with?
19:32 As a QC chemist, what do you think are some of the key attributes or attitudes that would make a person suited for this role?
21:54 What kind of thing are you looking forward to the most in the future of this field, or is there anything exciting coming up?
22:24 Conclusion
22:50 Acknowledgement of country
23:02 Outro
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