Analytical QC Lead Scientist – Onsite

Trident Consulting; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Consulting seeks a QC Lead Scientist (Analytical) for Round Rock, TX onsite on a 12+ month contract. The role focuses on analytical testing, troubleshooting, and technical guidance for the QC team, with hands-on HPLC/GC expertise.

Ideal candidates have experience in method development, validation, and OOS investigations, within GLP/GMP/ISO-regulated environments, and strong technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in Chemistry or Life Sciences.
• 4+ years of relevant experience if BS/MS; PhD candidates may qualify with no prior work experience.
• HPLC, GC, and analytical instrument troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of analytical methods, development, validation, and interpretation of results.
• Experience leading technical investigations and troubleshooting complex analytical issues.
• Knowledge of OOS investigations and technical report writing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and ISO 17034 requirements.
• Experience in a GLP, GMP, or ISO-regulated laboratory environment is preferred.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of finished products, raw materials, in-process samples, and custom analytical projects.
• Troubleshoot complex analytical methods and laboratory instruments, including HPLC and GC.
• Lead or participate in OOS investigations, develop investigation strategies, and prepare investigation reports.
• Lead and support analytical method development, validation, and technical studies.
• Perform instrument qualification, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical guidance to analysts and support complex QC activities.
• Identify and implement improvements to laboratory processes, methods, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the QC laboratory remains clean, organized, safe, and audit-ready.
• Follow applicable quality systems, SOPs, and laboratory safety procedures.

Skills

HPLC

GC

Instrument troubleshooting

Method development

Validation

OOS investigations

Technical leadership

Quality systems

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry or Life Sciences

Tools

ISO 9001/17025/17034 awareness

Job description

Trident Consulting seeks a QC Lead Scientist (Analytical) for Round Rock, TX onsite on a 12+ month contract. The role focuses on analytical testing, troubleshooting, and technical guidance for the QC team, with hands-on HPLC/GC expertise.

Ideal candidates have experience in method development, validation, and OOS investigations, within GLP/GMP/ISO-regulated environments, and strong technical writing skills.