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About this role
QC Laboratory Analyst
Full-Time | Quality Control Laboratory
Your Purpose Starts Here
Are you passionate about analytical chemistry, quality, and making a meaningful impact? Do you enjoy working in a laboratory where precision, problem-solving, and teamwork are essential?
We’re looking for a QC Laboratory Analyst to join our Quality Control team. In this role, you’ll perform analytical testing that ensures our raw materials, finished products, and stability samples meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Working with advanced analytical instrumentation—including HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, Malvern, and Empower—you’ll play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and audit readiness.
What You’ll Do
Perform Analytical Testing (75%)
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples.
- Prepare reagents, standards, and laboratory solutions.
- Accurately document analytical results in compliance with cGMP, GDP, and SOP requirements.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation as needed.
Support Laboratory Investigations (10%)
- Assist with investigations involving atypical, out-of-specification (OOS), or unexpected analytical results.
- Collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Drive Continuous Improvement (10%)
- Participate in initiatives that improve laboratory efficiency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Recommend process improvements that enhance laboratory operations and productivity.
Audit & Compliance Support (5%)
- Prepare laboratory documentation and records for internal and external audits.
- Ensure testing activities and documentation remain inspection-ready at all times.
What You’ll Bring
Education
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory.
Technical Skills
- Experience with analytical instrumentation including:
- HPLC
- UPLC
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- UV-Vis
- FTIR
- Malvern particle size analysis
- Empower chromatography software
- HPLC
- Knowledge of cGMP regulations and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and SAP.
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