Chemist I

SCA Pharma; Poquonock (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Pharma is seeking an entry level Quality Control (QC) Chemist I to work under supervision in our cGMP laboratory, performing basic analytical testing and data generation. The role provides hands-on experience with USP/FDA-compliant tests, including chromatography (UPLC/HPLC), pH, KF and related techniques, while documenting results and maintaining records.

You will learn SOPs, GDP, and GMP practices and support routine lab activities, including sample handling, maintenance, and occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences (Preferred in Chemistry).
• General knowledge of Analytical Chemistry theory and basic lab equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC analytical testing per USP/FDA/ICH guidance and SOPs.
• Operate lab equipment and perform basic maintenance/cleaning procedures.
• Weigh reference standards, reagents and samples accurately using analytical balances.
• Perform accurate dilutions using class A glassware and analytical balance.
• Document all laboratory activities following GDP and maintain records.
• Interpret and communicate analytical results and issues clearly and quickly.
• Support lab activities including purchasing, routine cleaning, and waste removal.
• Occasionally perform weekend and holiday duties to meet project timelines.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Analytical testing

Statistical analysis basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences

Job description

Description

SCA Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic rapidly growing company consisting of passionate individuals who believe in our mission of providing high quality medications that are critical in saving and sustaining human life. SCA Pharma is an FDA 503B outsourcing facility providing customized medications for hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. We do this through unyielding quality, safety and integrity, our commitment to accountability and ownership, teamwork and creating better solutions by simplifying the complex.

Summary:

The Quality Control (QC) Chemist I is an entry level position for individuals who use their understanding of Analytical Chemistry to perform the basic and routine experiments including generation and analysis of data in a cGMP laboratory.

Essential functions:

• With guidance, perform quality control analytical testing in accordance with USP/FDA/ICH guidance and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Typical testing may include potency assay by UPLC/HPLC/IC/AA/UV, pH, density, KF, Particulate matter, Identification by IR, etc.
• Learn and understand the requirements as documents in SOPs, test methods under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Operate lab equipment and perform basic maintenance/cleaning procedures
• Weigh reference standards, reagents and samples accurately and precisely using analytical balances
• Perform accurate quantitative volumetric and gravimetric dilution using class A volumetric glassware and analytical balance with proper mixing technique
• Clearly document all laboratory activities following GDP
• Maintain accurate written records of all analysis performed
• Learn to interpret and communicate analytical results and issues clearly and quickly
• Perform a variety of chemistry laboratory support activities including purchasing, routine cleaning, and waste removal
• Occasionally perform weekend and holiday duties to meet project timelines or when requested by management.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences (Preferred in Chemistry).
• Have general knowledge of Analytical Chemistry theory and the use and operation of basic laboratory equipment.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with team members.
• Ability to perform analytical testing while standing for long periods of time
• Mathematical skills, including the ability to analyze scientific and test data, and a basic understanding of statistical analysis.

SCA Pharma is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.