Quality Control Chemist

Full-time 8 months ago
Employment Information

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Sampling and testing of raw materials per approved procedure.
  • Physical and chemical testing of bulk and (pre-fill, finished product, and stability) product.
  • Upkeep of laboratory notebook.
  • Maintaining the work area in an orderly manner.
  • Maintaining Lab inventory like list of standards, chemical, reagent etc.
  • Recording daily activity like PH verification, balance verification, temperature and humidity monitoring of lab stability chambers, freezer, refrigerator etc.
  • Experience in the operation of handling QC major instruments like HPLC, GC, UV, IR, Auto titrator, etc.
  • Perform Finished product/in-process/cleaning validation and raw material analysis independently.
  • Complete testing within specified timeframes and document results accurately
  • Coordinate with vendor for instrument PM, calibration and qualification activity.
  • Provide necessary support.
  • Maintain and monitor lab GLP activity like instrument calibration/qualification schedule, Preparation of instrument operating procedure, coordinate with metrology team and vendor for scheduling period calibration/qualification activity etc.
  • Performs calibration of lab instruments whenever possible.
  • Cleaning of laboratory glassware.
  • Responsible for writing SOP for instrument operation/ calibration etc.
  • Provide necessary support for OOS/OOT investigation.
  • Preparation of stability schedule, Protocol, and report per ICH requirements.
  • Adhere to regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, ICH, GMP) and company quality standards during testing and documentation.
  • Ensure adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) during testing procedure.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a Major in Chemistry or equivalent.
  • Prefer, two years of industry experience involving analytical or wet chemistry test procedures in a quality control environment.
  • Experience with, Infra-Red (IR), Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy, Particle Size Analysis, KF Titration, and wet chemistry skills are required.
  • Familiarity with High Pressure Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography (GC), and HPLC/GC analytical software is preferred, but not required.
  • Familiarity with GLP/GMP guidelines.
  • Good Communication and writing skills.
  • Familiarity with out-of-specification (OOS) investigation. Computer literate.
  • Experience with USP/EP monographs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • wet chemistry test procedures in a quality control env: 2 years (Required)
  • Infra-Red (IR), Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy,: 2 years (Required)
  • KF Titration, and wet chemistry skills: 2 years (Required)
  • Gas Chromatography (GC), and HPLC/GC: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Decatur, IL 62522: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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