Chemist

Kelly; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Transit benefit

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Chemist in Lynchburg, VA to safeguard quality across raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability testing. The role emphasizes analytical testing, documentation, and regulatory compliance in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities include applying HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, TOC, Karl Fischer, and titration methods, while supporting new product development and stability studies. Strong record-keeping and adherence to SOPs are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and GMP experience required.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation and laboratory testing.
• Preferred: Empower, Shimadzu UV-Vis and LabSolutions software.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and stability samples.
• Conduct testing using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, TOC, Karl Fischer, and titration techniques, using MasterControl for quality and documentation.
• Support new product development and stability studies, including analytical method activities; analyze, document, and report results per specifications.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Support analytical methods related to manufacturing systems and process improvements; communicate issues and assist with investigations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure testing is performed per validated procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

TOC

Karl Fischer

Titration

Empower

Shimadzu UV-Vis

LabSolutions

Job description

Description

Chemist — Quality Control — Lynchburg VA

Job Summary
The Chemist is responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples through analytical testing, documentation, and reporting. This role supports Quality Control, New Product Development, and manufacturing activities while ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and stability samples.
• Conduct testing using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, TOC, Karl Fischer, and titration techniques. Use MasterControl for quality and documentation activities.
• Support new product development and stability studies, including analytical method activities. Analyze, document, and report test results in accordance with established specifications and procedures.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Support analytical methods related to product manufacturing systems and process improvements. Identify and communicate analytical or quality issues and assist with investigations as needed.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure testing is performed according to validated procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and GMP experience, required.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation and laboratory testing.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Empower, Shimadzu UV-Vis, and LabSolutions software.
• Experience supporting new product development, stability programs, and QC laboratory operations.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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