AS Chemist III - Data Integrity Team

The Ritedose Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritedose Corporation is seeking an Analytical Services Chemist III to join our laboratory team in Columbia, SC. You will perform analytical testing across raw materials, in-process formulations, and final products within the Analytical Services Laboratory.

The role also supports method validations, transfers, and development studies. You will document data, assist with OOS investigations, and contribute to regulatory audits while maintaining instrument performance and safe, compliant

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field with 4+ years of pharma lab experience or MS with 2+ years.
• Expertise with standard laboratory techniques and wet chemistry tests.
• Strong documentation skills and proficiency with office software.
• Detail oriented with ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and final products.
• Notify management of out-of-spec results and assist investigations.
• Support method validations and transfers, including cleaning and equipment checks.
• Maintain notebooks, batch records, and review reports as assigned.
• Assist with regulatory audits and SOP updates as requested.
• Ensure routine instrument maintenance and safe working environment.
• Follow cGMP guidelines and maintain good housekeeping.

Skills

Analytical testing

Data analysis

Laboratory documentation

Team collaboration

Quality compliance

Education

BS in Chemistry or related field

MS in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

ICP-MS

Malvern PSD

aPSD

Job description

The Analytical Services Chemist III role is for a laboratory professional with responsible for performing analytical testing related to raw materials, compounding support activities, and final product testing in the Analytical Services Laboratory. In addition, the Analytical Services Chemist III role will support analytical method validations and transfers, as well as product development studies.

Responsibilities

• Performing chemical raw material (sampling, testing and release), in-process (including product formulation activities), and final product including stability and complaint sample testing.
• Notify Laboratory Management immediately of out of specification results and assist in the investigations of OOS and deviations as assigned by Laboratory Management.
• Responsible for performing tests associated with method validations and transfers as assigned, including cleaning and equipment validations.
• Responsible for laboratory notebook data, batch record data, and report review when assigned.
• Assist in special projects and regulatory audits as requested by the Laboratory Management.
• Assist in collaboration of laboratory SOPs when requested.
• Responsible for assisting with the training of junior personnel when requested.
• Responsible for ensuring that routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation, is performed as stated in the instrument manual and contacting the manufacturer for assistance when needed.
• Responsible for the general maintenance of the Chemistry Laboratory including good housekeeping and a safe working environment.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, documentation, safety, health, and cGMP Guidelines.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry or related field with a minimum 4 years of experience, or a MS degree in Chemistry or related field with a minimum 2 years of experience, in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment required.
• Expertise with standard laboratory techniques, wet chemistry tests, titration, spectroscopy, HPLC, GC, and modern Data Acquisition Systems required.
• Competency with specialized laboratory equipment such as ICP-MS, Malvern PSD, aPSD, Particulate Matter testing, Breathing Simulation Testing, etc. is desirable
• Strong documentation skills and proficiency with current word processing, spreadsheets, and database software required
• Must be detail focused, have a strong work ethic, and the ability to participate in and contribute to a team-oriented work environment by developing positive working relationships within the laboratory and between other departments