QC Chemistry Technician

2w2 weeks ago

INCOG BioPharma

Fishers, US · Full-time · $38,000 – $48,000

About this role

This entry-level Quality Control Technician position supports the QC Chemistry Laboratory at INCOG BioPharma, focusing on routine sampling and testing of utilities, raw materials, in-process and finished drug products, and stability samples. The role operates on 3rd shift (11pm-7:30am) and is essential to maintaining GMP compliance and safety standards.

Day-to-day responsibilities include performing common chemistry tests such as pH and analytical balance measurements, managing sample workflows, executing equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance, and supporting laboratory investigations. The technician also handles lab organization tasks like glassware washing, supply ordering, and waste disposal per environmental health and safety guidelines.

The QC team is collaborative and customer-centric, requiring strong self-management and the ability to work both independently and as part of a group. The technician will interact with internal departments to resolve quality issues and may serve as a second-person verifier of analytical data.

This is a developmental position with opportunities to grow within the laboratory, offering exposure to validation protocols, cleaning validations, and special testing projects. The role is ideal for someone committed to a culture of quality and eager to build a career in pharmaceutical quality control.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science (Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred) or equivalent industry experience.
Strong math and documentation skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex issues to a range of audiences.
Ability to work in a highly regulated GMP environment.
Strong self-management and organizational skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
Attention to detail, on-time delivery, and efficiency in a quality-focused culture.
Customer-centric mindset and ability to collaborate with internal departments to resolve quality issues.

Responsibilities

Perform routine QC sampling and testing of utilities, raw materials, in-process/finished product/stability drug product, and incoming components in accordance with GMP and safety guidelines.
Execute common chemistry testing including pH, analytical balance weighing, and daily equipment calibration verifications.
Manage sample activities for the QC Chemistry Laboratory, including samples from clean utilities, components, raw materials, in-process, finished product, and stability studies.
Support lab organization by performing supply ordering, glassware washing and preparation, and laboratory cleaning.
Assist with sample preparation and testing for validation protocols, laboratory studies, and cleaning validations.
Execute work orders and routine preventative maintenance on QC laboratory instrumentation, or assist/escort vendors during maintenance.
Provide support during laboratory investigations and perform second person verification of analytical data.
Maintain laboratory documentation to ensure organization and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Opportunities to grow within the laboratory in a developmental position.
Exposure to validation protocols, cleaning validations, and special testing projects.
Supportive team environment with a focus on quality and safety.
3rd shift schedule (11pm-7:30am) with potential shift differential.