QC Chemist I

10h10 hours ago

American Regent, Inc.

Columbus, US · Full-time · $52,000 – $68,000

About this role

This position serves as a QC Chemist I within a team of Analytical Chemists. It focuses on executing analytical activities that support both finished product and raw material groups in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role ensures compliance with strict regulatory standards throughout all testing processes.

Daily work involves performing routine testing on raw materials and finished product pharmaceuticals using wet chemical and analytical methods. Analysts assess purity, potency, and stability of drug substances while identifying impurities through chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. All activities occur under cGMP requirements with precise documentation.

The environment requires independent work with minimal supervision while maintaining accurate lab records. Analysts perform routine maintenance and calibration on instrumentation including HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, and FTIR systems. Every task follows existing company policies and health and safety protocols.

Physical demands include wearing laboratory protective equipment such as respirators and maintaining a clean-shaven appearance for proper fit. Employees must meet specific vision requirements and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds during operations.

Requirements

B.S. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or related field required.
Knowledge and familiarity of equipment including HPLC/GC instrumentation, Atomic Absorption, UV/Vis and FT/IR Spectrophotometers.
Must be able to work independently, recognizing what needs to be done and accomplishing it with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) required.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Physically able to wear laboratory protective gowning and equipment including respirators and protective gloves.
Specific vision requirements include 20/40 near vision and color vision.

Responsibilities

Perform routine testing on raw materials and finished product pharmaceuticals in compliance with cGMPs.
Execute wet chemical and analytical methods to assess the purity, potency and stability of drug substances and finished products.
Assist in the identification of synthetic impurities and potential degradation products utilizing various chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
Perform analytical analysis using HPLC, GC, UV/VIS and FTIR.
Create and maintain accurate lab record documentation.
Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
Ensure all work is performed and documented in accordance with existing company policies, procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, health and safety requirements.