Job Title: Quality Control Chemist

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Control Chemist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in solid dosage, generic pharmaceutical routine testing on raw materials and finished goods. The candidate should possess proficiency in HPLC (Waters- Empower), GC, Dissolution, and UV-Vis, along with a strong understanding of cGMP/GLP standards. A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform review/audit of lab notebooks, analytical data, and analytical reports.
• Write scientific reports and ensure compliance with approved SOPs, compendia, ICH, FDA, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure all documents comply with cGMPs and site operating procedures under experienced staff or laboratory management direction.
• Test API, finished products, process validation samples, cleaning validation samples, and stability samples using various analytical techniques.
• Assist in conducting analytical method validation and method transfer activities.
• Prepare technical documentation including test reports, analytical test procedures, and change controls.
• Support systems to ensure the successful completion of departmental goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of HPLC, UV, FTIR, GLC, and Malvern particle size analyzers.
• Take initiative to participate in leadership capacities within laboratory committees (e.g., Safety, Instrumentation, GMP, SOP).
• Perform all job responsibilities safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience in solid dosage, generic pharmaceutical routine testing on raw materials and finished goods
• Proficiency in HPLC, GC, Dissolution, and UV-Vis
• Experience with cGMP/GLP standards
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the pharmaceutical field

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with analytical instrumentation and wet chemistry techniques
• Generic solid dosage experience
• Experience with stability testing, Waters systems, and pharmaceutical wet chemistry
• Skills in titration, separation, pH testing, raw materials testing, and finished product testing

Work Environment

The candidate will work within a laboratory setting in the Quality lab. Work hours are from 8/9 AM to 4/5 PM, totaling 8-hour days, all on the 1st shift. This position is part of the QC/Analytical group, focusing on finished goods.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $92000.00 - $93000.00/yr.

Supports systems to ensure the successful completion of departmental goals and objectives.
Exposure to the basic theory and operating principles of HPLC, UV, FTIR, GLC, and Malvern particle size analyzers.
Initiative/drive to participate in a leadership capacity, in one or more of several laboratory committees (e.g. Safety, Instrumentation, GMP, SOP, etc.)
Performs all job responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Brunswick,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $92,000 - $93,000