Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: QC Chemist
Job Description
The QC Chemist is responsible for performing daily laboratory activities under prescribed procedures, including both qualitative and quantitative analysis. This role involves solution preparation, instrument calibration, qualification, maintenance, environmental monitoring, technical writing, and administrative tasks. The chemist will assist in problem-solving, data review, protocol writing, and training support staff. The position requires maintaining a GMP/GLP laboratory and ensuring data accuracy and report quality.
Responsibilities
- Conduct analysis in compliance with cGMP requirements, compendia standards, and internal procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of analysis and perform documentation to company standards.
- Prepare test solutions, volumetric solutions, and samples used in analysis.
- Perform assigned sampling, physical, chemical tests, and assays on raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, in-process, finished bulk, finished product, and stability products analysis in an FDA regulated lab environment.
- Use a variety of analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, Dissolution, Malvern particle size analyzer, IR, Auto Titrator, UV Spectrophotometer, KF, Potentiometer, etc.
- Perform analysis with a practical understanding of the test procedure and instrument operation.
- Conduct laboratory investigations under the supervision of a laboratory manager.
- Perform maintenance and calibrations of laboratory instruments/equipment.
- Comply with all regulatory and in-house requirements, including safety, housekeeping, laboratory chemical waste, cGMP, cGLP, documentation.
- Maintain the required level of training needed to perform a GMP task and prepare and/or review test procedures, SOPs, and protocols as assigned.
Essential Skills
- Experience with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in analytical techniques such as Dissolution, FT-IR, GC, UV-VIS, KF, TLC, and more.
- Experience in computer applications related to laboratory work, including HPLC, FTIR, and TOC analyzer.
- Knowledge of sampling methods and quality control systems.
- Proficiency in mathematics, including statistics.
- Experience in sample preparation techniques.
- Understanding of spectroscopic techniques and chromatographic systems.
- Basic computer knowledge, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- 3-5 years of routine testing using HPL and Dissolution in a pharmaceutical setting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical, Biological, Chemical science, or related field.
- 5-6 years of related laboratory work experience, with a minimum of 5 years as a QC Chemist in a GMP environment.
- Ability to work successfully in both team/matrix environments and independently.
- Capability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities, and maintain timelines for multiple projects.
- Ability to work safely in a chemical laboratory.
- Capability to perform basic calculations, read, write, communicate, and handle stress from time pressure and customer demands.
Work Environment
The position is based in a laboratory setting with a team of approximately 10 people. The work environment requires wearing personal protective equipment when entering laboratory and processing areas. The role involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods and occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs. The facility is a new and growing CMO, offering high pay and opportunities for advancement.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in East Windsor,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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