QC Chemist - Group Lead (2nd shift)

It's not what we make. It's what we make possible and the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time position offers incredible benefits, 4 day work week, and a company culture focused on development and growth which include promotion opportunities. In the QC Chemist – Group Lead role you will support activities for assigned QC lab tasks (i.e. testing and data review, scheduling of testing, escalation of above limit events, investigation support, etc.). You will perform, support and review phase I laboratory investigations. Utilize QC lab scheduling tools to ensure Lifecore internal customer needs are met (raw materials, in process, stability, and release testing). Additionally, you will provide cross training, leadership, set expectations and be a critical communication source for a set sub-group of QC staff.

You’ll have responsibility to:

• Provide leadership and support in the communication of scheduling and aide in completion of chemistry testing in support of; in-process, final product, raw material, and stability testing for the group.
• Perform all group tasks and set the standards for work.
• Ensure adequate training of QC staff (sub-group) to support manufacturing needs while adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO Standards.
• Identify, support and conduct lab investigations as well as implementation of corrective actions (above actions, above limits, out of tolerance).
• Have a strong understanding of the flow of manufacturing test samples, QC supporting documentation, and governing SOP’s.
• Assist in driving subgroup activities (raw material, in process, stability & release testing) to meet turnaround times/due dates.
• Assist in scheduling and completion of method validation activities, as required.
• Communicate results through appropriate documentation and batch records, statistical analysis and trending.

This position could be a great fit for you have strong leadership skills along with the following:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry.
• 5 years’ experience in lab applications.
• GMP laboratory experience with at least 1 year of experience in a leadership role.
• Hands on experience with one of the following: HPLC, GC, light scattering, rheology or wet chemistry.

Schedule: 2nd shift, Monday - Thursday

Starting annual salary: $80,000 - $90,000 2nd shift premium

• Lifecore is a growing company and offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:
• Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
• Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full time employee:
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
  • Low cost dental and vision insurance
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
  • 9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays
  • 4 weeks of paid family leave after 1 year of employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution
  • Annual bonus based on company performance

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.