Quality Control Specialist

LowTide Pharmacy is hiring now for our launch team as we prepare to open our new 503A sterile compounding pharmacy.

Our facility is currently in its final construction phase, so new hires will begin immediately in our dedicated training laboratory, where they'll receive hands-on instruction in sterile compounding, cleanroom procedures, and pharmacy operations. By the time our production facility is complete in 30-45 days, you'll be fully trained and ready to transition into our sterile cleanroom full pay during training.

This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing compounding pharmacy and grow your career with us from day one.

About this Role

The Quality Control Specialist supports the pharmaceutical laboratory’s quality and testing program by ensuring laboratory activities, analytical testing, documentation, and systems are performed in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, GMP requirements, and internal quality standards. This position performs and supports laboratory testing, reviews analytical data and documentation, and helps ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of laboratory results.

The specialist partners with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, laboratory personnel, manufacturing, validation, and other departments to support investigations, resolve laboratory and quality issues, maintain compliance, and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement. The role also contributes to maintaining laboratory readiness for internal and external inspections while supporting safe, efficient, and compliant laboratory operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, stability samples, and other laboratory samples in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
• Review analytical data, calculations, laboratory documentation, and test results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation as required.
• Ensure laboratory activities are performed in accordance with GMP, GLP, SOPs, specifications, safety requirements, and data-integrity principles.
• Document testing activities, results, observations, and calculations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support investigations related to Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT), deviations, atypical results, and laboratory errors.
• Assist with method validation, method verification, method transfers, stability testing, and implementation of new or revised analytical methods.
• Support laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, qualification, and routine performance checks.
• Maintain laboratory standards, reagents, solutions, samples, and supplies in accordance with established procedures.
• Identify and communicate potential quality or compliance concerns and support appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Validation, and other cross-functional teams to address laboratory and quality-related issues.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory inspections by maintaining accurate, complete, and inspection-ready laboratory records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory quality, efficiency, compliance, and reliability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment in accordance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.

Basic / Required Qualifications

• Completed 4-Year degree (i.e., Bachelor’s degree).
• 3–5 years of experience in a QC role.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, or other regulated laboratory environments.
• Hands-on experience performing analytical laboratory testing in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of GMP, GLP, laboratory procedures, and data-integrity principles.
• Ability to interpret analytical methods, specifications, procedures, and laboratory data.
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to accurate documentation and data integrity.
• Ability to identify problems, perform basic troubleshooting, and escalate quality concerns appropriately.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with laboratory or quality systems such as LIMS, ELN, or electronic quality management systems preferred.

Desired / Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, dissolution, pH, or related testing methods.
• Experience supporting OOS/OOT investigations, deviations, CAPA, or other quality-related activities preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

LowTide Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees have the opportunity to succeed. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person