What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Chemist position at United Pharma Technologies Inc?
Job Title: Quality Control Chemist
Location: New Jersey
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced QC Chemist to join our Quality Control team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires strong expertise in analytical techniques, GMP regulations, and laboratory instrumentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct chemical and physical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and other analytical techniques.
- Perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing in compliance with GMP, FDA, USP, and ICH guidelines.
- Document all test results accurately in laboratory notebooks, LIMS, or electronic databases.
- Investigate Out-of-Specification (OOS) and Out-of-Trend (OOT) results and participate in root cause analysis.
- Ensure calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
- Assist in the preparation, review, and revision of SOPs, test methods, and validation protocols.
- Support method validation, verification, and transfer activities as required.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met.
- Maintain compliance with safety regulations and good laboratory practices (GLP).
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical manufacturing QC laboratory.
- Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and FTIR.
- Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (FDA, USP, ICH, cGMP).
