QC Junior Chemist

The QC Junior Chemist supports the Quality Control laboratory by performing entry-level analytical testing, sample preparation, documentation, and laboratory support activities in accordance with approved procedures. Working under appropriate supervision, this role assists with the testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, stability samples, and product development samples while developing practical proficiency in analytical techniques used within an oral solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform basic and routine analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, stability samples, and product development samples using approved methods and procedures.

• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, buffers, and mobile phases accurately and in accordance with approved procedures and laboratory safety requirements.

• Support wet chemistry, pH testing, titrations, loss on drying, residue testing, Karl Fischer moisture testing, UV-Vis, FT-IR, dissolution, HPLC, and other analytical techniques as assigned.

• Document all laboratory activities accurately, completely, and contemporaneously in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, logbooks, forms, and electronic systems in accordance with cGMP, ALCOA, and Data Integrity requirements.

• Verify that instruments, balances, glassware, and equipment are within calibration, qualification, and cleanliness requirements before use, and promptly report atypical results, potential OOS/OOT results, documentation discrepancies, or equipment concerns.

• Support sample handling, laboratory inventory, equipment cleaning, housekeeping, reagent labeling, waste management, and other activities necessary to maintain a safe, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• Entry-level opportunity requiring 0–1 year of laboratory experience; relevant academic laboratory coursework, internships, or co-op experience may be considered.

• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical, cGMP, GLP, analytical, or Quality Control laboratory preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with basic laboratory safety, analytical calculations, sample preparation, and documentation practices preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a closely related chemistry-based scientific discipline required.

• Relevant coursework in analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, pharmaceutical sciences, or related laboratory disciplines preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Foundational understanding of chemistry, laboratory practices, sample preparation, and scientific calculations, including concentrations, dilutions, standard preparations, assay calculations, and unit conversions.

• Basic familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, dissolution, Karl Fischer moisture testing, pH measurement, titration, and other wet chemistry techniques.

• Ability to follow approved procedures, test methods, specifications, and written instructions accurately and consistently while recognizing when questions or unexpected results require escalation.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to produce clear, accurate, and contemporaneous laboratory documentation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with LIMS, Empower, or other electronic laboratory systems preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with annual performance bonus eligibility

• Annual merit-based pay increases

• Automatic enrollment in a 401(k) at 3% pre-tax with 50% company match on the first 6% contributed

• Paid Time Off

• 10 paid company holidays

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

• Professional development reimbursement

• Career growth opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement for children and childcare expense reimbursement

Schedule

• Full-time, on-site position (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)