Chemist I

Alvogen; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

FSAs

Retirement plan

Long-term care

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Alvogen is seeking a Quality Control Chemist I in the United States to perform routine testing of raw materials and finished products to predetermined specifications. The role requires documenting data, reporting results, and applying GMP/SOP knowledge in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, investigating nonconforming data, and maintaining proper training. The position offers a base salary with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a

Qualifications

• Organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of cGXP requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing to assess conformance of materials and finished products to specifications.
• Document data accurately and report results clearly.
• Follow SOPs and GMP regulations in the QC laboratory.
• Maintain training requirements and support laboratory investigations.
• Operate and troubleshoot basic laboratory instrumentation.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Biology

Job description

Summary Of Position

Performs routine testing to assess the conformance of raw materials, finished products, and/or stability samples to predetermined product specifications.

Performs routine testing in conformance with approved procedures, accurately and concisely documents data, and reports results.

Demonstrates a basic knowledge of SOP’s and GMP regulations as related to the pharmaceutical quality control laboratory.

Summary Of Position

The Quality Control Chemist I:

• Performs routine testing to assess the conformance of raw materials, finished products, and/or stability samples to predetermined product specifications.
• Performs routine testing in conformance with approved procedures, accurately and concisely documents data, and reports results.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of SOP’s and GMP regulations as related to the pharmaceutical quality control laboratory.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

The Quality Control Chemist I / Microbiologist I reports into the Manager Quality Control or Team Leader Quality Control.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Safety
• Perform job functions in a safe manner consistent with site safe practices and regulatory (e.g. – OSHA) requirements
• Participate in weekly/monthly safety training, identify potential safety hazards and cooperate with investigations of safety related incidents
• Compliance
• Conduct assigned tasks in compliance with cGXP requirements, current industry standards, compendia standards, FDA expectations and internal procedures
• Assist with laboratory investigations to ensure they are conducted in a timely manner and are completed within established target completion dates
• Maintain required level of training needed to perform a GMP task
• Productivity
• Perform routine sample analysis requiring general laboratory skills such as weighing, pipetting, titration, and basic operation of laboratory instrumentation
• Comprehend and follow approved test methods accurately in the performance of sample analysis to ensure adherence to "Right-the First Time" philosophy
• Perform analysis with a practical understanding of the test procedure and instrument operation
• Use available software to control instrumentation, collect data, process and calculate results, and report results
• Perform testing to evaluate physical characteristics of raw materials and finished products
• Work under direction provided by supervisor
• Calculate results and assess conformance with specifications
• Notify manager immediately of nonconforming data or unexpected occurrences
• Organize work schedule to complete assigned tasks efficiently and on schedule
• Maintain accurate record of analysis and perform documentation to company standards
• Prepare test solutions, reagents, and samples used in analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Biology or related discipline
• 0-3 years experience in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory environment
• Understanding of cGXP requirements preferred
• Organization, communication and interpersonal skills

GMP DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

Responsible For Decisions Related To

• When laboratory management must be notified to determine whether an investigation is warranted
• Maintain required level of training needed to perform a GMP task
• Suitability of analytical equipment/instruments for use.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $62,354.00. This position is eligible for Alvogen’s annual discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

• medical and prescription drug coverage (two PPO plans and an HDHP with Health Savings Account and employer contribution)
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement savings program
• long-term care coverage
• paid time off (176 hours to start) inclusive of sick time
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• a wellness program
• 13 company recognized paid holidays per year

We anticipate this position will be posted on 03/06/2026 and remain open for at least 30 days.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.