Chemist I

Norwich Pharmaceuticals Inc; Galena (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

Retirement savings program

Paid time off

13 company holidays per year

Job summary

The Norwich-Pharmaceuticals-Inc Quality Control Chemist I position in Norwich, NY, performs routine testing of raw materials, finished products and stability samples to ensure conformance with specifications and SOPs.

You will document results accurately, apply GMP/cGXP practices, and support investigations and training. The role includes a competitive annual salary of $62,354 plus benefits and discretionary bonus potential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing to assess conformance to product specifications.
• Document data concisely and report results.
• Maintain knowledge of SOPs and GMP regulations related to QC lab.
• Perform sample analysis using weighing, pipetting, titration and basic instrumentation.
• Use software to control instruments, collect data, and calculate results.
• Notify management of nonconforming data or issues.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Biology or related discipline

Job description

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US01 Quality Control Regular Full-Time Norwich NY, Norwich, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2103

Salary Range: $62,354.00 To $62,354.00 Annually

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, consisting of medical and prescription drug coverage (two PPO plans and an HDHP with Health Savings Account and employer contribution), dental, vision, flexible spending accounts. Alvogen’s benefits package also includes a 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, and 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.