QC Chemist I

2d2 days ago

American Regent, Inc.

Columbus, US · Full-time · $55,000 – $70,000

About this role

As part of a team of Analytical Chemists, this position is responsible for performing the analytical activities necessary to support finished product and raw material groups at American Regent.

The role centers on executing routine testing of raw materials and finished pharmaceuticals using wet chemical and analytical methods to assess purity, potency, and stability in full cGMP compliance.

Daily work involves operating HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, and FTIR instrumentation while assisting with impurity identification and maintaining accurate laboratory records and equipment calibration.

All activities must follow company policies, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and health and safety requirements, with additional tasks assigned by management as needed.

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, with specific vision requirements and clean-shaven appearance for respirator fit.

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.