Quality Control Analyst

Title: QC Analyst – Pharmaceutical Industry

Location: CA

Experience: 2+ Years

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences

Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced QC Analyst to join our pharmaceutical Quality Control team in Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with GMP laboratory practices, analytical testing, documentation, and pharmaceutical quality standards .

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform routine chemical and/or analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, stability samples, and environmental monitoring samples as applicable.
• Perform testing using laboratory instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, dissolution, pH meters, and other analytical equipment .
• Perform testing in accordance with approved SOPs, analytical methods, specifications, and cGMP requirements .
• Assist with laboratory investigations involving OOS, OOT, deviations, and atypical results .
• Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory documentation, worksheets, logbooks, and analytical reports .
• Support method validation, method verification, method transfer, and instrument qualification activities as required.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and operated according to established procedures.
• Follow applicable FDA, cGMP, ICH, and data integrity requirements .
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to resolve quality-related issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline .
• 2+ years of experience in Quality Control within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related regulated industry.
• Ability to interpret analytical data and troubleshoot laboratory issues.
• Experience with stability testing and analytical method validation .
• Familiarity with LIMS, electronic laboratory systems, and eQMS platforms .
• Knowledge of ALCOA+ and data integrity principles .